Leonardo Da Vinci predicted the mass use of solar energy as long ago as 1447.
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London's Pall Mall became the first street lit by gaslight in 1807!
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Napoleon Bonaparte thought torture should be abolished because the information obtained from it is worthless.
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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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Kung Fu actually originated in India, but was developed further in China.
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A female photographer in the 50s took tens of thousands of pictures and remained remained unknown until her death. She is now considered one of the most important street photographers ever.
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Napoleon had conquered Italy by the time he was twenty-six.
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Pineapples were such a status symbol in 18th century England that you could rent one for the evening to take to a party.
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