The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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Napoleon constructed his battle plans in a sandbox.
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Everton FC used to be called St Domingo's FC!
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In ancient Egypt, priests plucked EVERY hair from their bodies, including their eyebrows and eyelashes.
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It is estimated that there is in excess of 3,000,000,000 bibles been sold throughout the world!
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The Titanic is about as long as the Empire State building is tall.
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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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In 1537, England's King Henry VII officially declared February 14th the holiday of St. Valentine's Day.
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