The average life span of a peasant during the medieval ages was 25 years.
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In the great fire of London, in 1666, half of London was burnt down but only 6 people were injured.
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Because metal was scarce; the Oscars given out during World War II were made of plaster.
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The oldest glowing lightbulb was first switched on in 1901 and lives in fire stations in Livermore, CA. It is known as the Centennial Light.
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The range of a medieval long-bow is 220 yards.
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There is a 600 year old 240 paged book called the Voynich Manuscript, that’s written language is still completely unknown today.
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