In 1963, the US Military created an artificial ring around Earth, similar to that of the planet Saturn. The ring was made of copper needles and was used for worldwide communications in the case that the Soviets disabled all other methods of communication.
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Mahatma Gandhi used to travel with his goat so that he could have fresh milk.
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The range of a medieval long-bow is 220 yards.
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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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English sailors were referred to as "limeys" because sailors added lime juice to their diet to combat scurvy.
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During the 1600's, boys and girls in England wore dresses until they were about seven years old.
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In 1799, a boy found a 17lb. rock in a creek in North Carolina and used it as a doorstop. It was actually gold.
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