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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There's a bar in Ireland (presently named Sean’s Bar) that was opened in 900AD.
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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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Leonardo da Vinci could write with one hand and draw with the other at the same time.
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During the Cold War, the US had planned to detonate a nuclear weapon on the moon.
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No one knows how many people died during the sinking of the Titanic.
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Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great king from history: spades - King David, clubs - Alexander the Great, hearts - Charlemagne, and diamonds - Julius Caesar.
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The Titanic is about as long as the Empire State building is tall.
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