February 1865 is the only month in recorded history to not have a full moon.
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The University of Oxford (teaching since 1096) predates the Aztec empire (1428 - 1521).
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During World War 1, Harry Houdini took 1 year off performing to help sell war bonds and teach american soldiers how to escape from German handcuffs.
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When the Egyptians destroyed Libya in the 13th century B.C. they took 13,230 penises of the conquered enemies as trophies.
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Approximately 40% of the U.S. paper currency in circulation was counterfeit by the end of the Civil War.
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There are pictures of Knights fighting Snails in old Medieval manuscripts - and nobody knows why.
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In the great fire of London, in 1666, half of London was burnt down but only 6 people were injured.
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