The oldest stone tools found are dated from 2.7 - 2.9 million years ago. The species that made these tools is unknown.
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Harry S. Truman was the last U.S. President with no college degree.
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Early Romans used to use porcupine quills as toothpicks.
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In ancient Greece, tossing an apple to a girl was a traditional proposal of marriage. Catching it meant that she accepted.
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The Ramses brand condom is named after the great pharaoh Ramses II who fathered over 160 children.
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Queen Elizabeth II served as a mechanic and driver in World War 2.
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The time interval from first sighting of the iceberg that sank the Titanic to impact was a little over 30 seconds.
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