Pineapples were such a status symbol in 18th century England that you could rent one for the evening to take to a party.
25
In 1897, Bayer, who is the maker of Aspirin, marketed the drug heroin.
56
In 2011, archaeologists discovered the skeletal remains of a Roman couple who have been holding hands for 1,500 years.
81
Two dogs were among the Titanic survivors.
262
Because metal was scarce; the Oscars given out during World War II were made of plaster.
40
Scientists are excavating the ruins of a major civilization which pre-dates both the pyramids and Stonehenge by over 7,000 years. In 15 years, they have uncovered only about 5% of the site.
21
In 1918, after the treaty of Versailles (end of WWI), the French Commander-in-chief said "This is not a peace. It is an Armistice for 20 years." 20 years and 65 days later, WWII happened.
31
Approximately 40% of the U.S. paper currency in circulation was counterfeit by the end of the Civil War.
47