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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A baboon called Jackie became a private in the South African army in World War I.
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In 1700s, the deer skin was a common medium of exchange between the trading settlers and the native Red Indians in America. This is how a buck became a slang for a dollar.
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In 1999, Pepsi, Inc. paid $0.00 in income tax!
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High Heels were originally made for men in the 16th century.
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There are 92 known cases of nuclear bombs lost at sea.
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During the Gold Rush in 1849, some people paid as much as $100 for a glass of water!
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