The oldest glowing lightbulb was first switched on in 1901 and lives in fire stations in Livermore, CA. It is known as the Centennial Light.
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The life expectancy in 1900 was just 47 years.
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Tablecloths were originally meant to serve as towels with which guests could wipe their hands and faces after dinner.
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There’s a Swedish power metal band called “Sabaton” who teach history through their music, including an album devoted to teaching about World War Two.
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Early American humans hunted car-size armadillos and used their shells for houses.
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Two dogs were among the Titanic survivors.
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In 1897, Bayer, who is the maker of Aspirin, marketed the drug heroin.
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