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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Pineapples were such a status symbol in 18th century England that you could rent one for the evening to take to a party.
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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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The first ever patent in the UK was Aaron Rathbone & Roger Burges, Map makers in 1618!
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Until the nineteenth century, solid blocks of tea were used as money in Siberia.
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Ancient Greeks believed that redheads turned into vampires after they died.
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Kung Fu actually originated in India, but was developed further in China.
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