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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In ancient Rome it was considered a sign of leadership to be born with a crooked nose!
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The first semi-permanent settlements appeared in Florida around 5000 B.C.
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February 1865 is the only month in recorded history to not have a full moon.
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After Germany surrendered in WW2, people in Moscow partied until the entire city actually ran out of vodka.
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Allegedly, Chrysippus, the Greek philosopher, died of laughter after getting his donkey drunk and watching it try to eat figs.
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Modern humans first appeared about 200,000 years ago, but record keeping didn't begin until about 6,000 years ago. That means about 97% of human history is lost.
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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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