History Facts

    Random History Facts

    There are 163 History Facts!

    Harry S. Truman was the last U.S. President with no college degree.
    55
    Kung Fu actually originated in India, but was developed further in China.
    90
    A WW2 observation pilot, bored of not being in combat, decided to strap 6 bazookas to his plane. He destroyed several enemy tanks and vehicles. His name was Lt. Col. Charles Carpenter, aka Bazooka Charlie / The Mad Major.
    40
    Only eight men were killed in the battle of lexington!
    62
    Roman Farting Edict
    Roman Farting Edict
    After hearing of a man who almost died from holding in farts whilst dining, Emperor Claudius is said to have proclaimed an edict that allowed Romans to fart at the dinner table.
    37
    A baboon called Jackie became a private in the South African army in World War I.
    65
    In 1542, French aristocrat Marguerite De La Rocque survived being marooned for 2 years alone on a remote island off the coast of Quebec.
    12
    Ancient Romans at one time used human urine as an ingredient in their toothpaste.
    37