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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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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In 1980, the city of Detroit presented Saddam Hussein with a key to the city.
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In 1918, after the treaty of Versailles (end of WWI), the French Commander-in-chief said "This is not a peace. It is an Armistice for 20 years." 20 years and 65 days later, WWII happened.
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Genghis Khan exempted the poor and clergy from taxes, encouraged literacy, and established free religion, leading many peoples to join his empire before they were even conquered.
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The first chocolate eggs were made in Germany in the 19th century and remain one of the most popular Easter candies today.
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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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The life expectancy in 1900 was just 47 years.
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