History Facts
History is rich with fascinating and sometimes unbelievable things, so learn more about it with this regularly-updated list of history facts.
In 1980, the city of Detroit presented Saddam Hussein with a key to the city.
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In 1982, a high school student from Los Angeles, California unscrambled the Rubik's Cube in 22.95 seconds.
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In 1987 American Airlines saved $40,000 by eliminating one olive from its First Class salads.
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In 1999, Pepsi, Inc. paid $0.00 in income tax!
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In Ancient Greece, if a woman watched even one Olympic event, she was executed.
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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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In the 1930's, American track star Jesse Owens used to race against horses and dogs to earn a living.
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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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India invented the Number System. Zero was invented by Aryabhatta.
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It is estimated that there is in excess of 3,000,000,000 bibles been sold throughout the world!
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Jericho is the oldest walled city in the world at 9,000 yrs old!
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Kung Fu actually originated in India, but was developed further in China.
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London's Pall Mall became the first street lit by gaslight in 1807!
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Napoleon had conquered Italy by the time he was twenty-six.
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No one knows how many people died during the sinking of the Titanic.
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No one knows who designed the first American Flag.
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Only eight men were killed in the battle of lexington!
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Originally, Du Pont, Inc. was a tiny gun powder mill in New Jersey.
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Tablecloths were originally meant to serve as towels with which guests could wipe their hands and faces after dinner.
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The ancient Egyptians bought jewelry for their pet crocodiles.
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