History Facts

    Random History Facts

    There are 163 History Facts!

    The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers founded in 1744, is the world's oldest golf club!
    21
    Roman Farting Edict
    Roman Farting Edict
    After hearing of a man who almost died from holding in farts whilst dining, Emperor Claudius is said to have proclaimed an edict that allowed Romans to fart at the dinner table.
    37
    Leonardo Da Vinci predicted the mass use of solar energy as long ago as 1447.
    153
    Canada's new flag, with its maple leaf design, was unfurled in 1965 in Ottawa!
    22
    Rocket Mail
    Rocket Mail
    In 1959, the USPS attempted to deliver mail via cruise missile and successfully shipped 3,000 pieces of mail from Virginia to Florida in 22 minutes.
    34
    Jericho is the oldest walled city in the world at 9,000 yrs old!
    55
    The Nestles haven't run Nestle since 1875.
    62
    The last time American Green cards were actually green was 1964.
    60