History Facts

    Random History Facts

    There are 163 History Facts!

    In 1897, Bayer, who is the maker of Aspirin, marketed the drug heroin.
    56
    Fire Hydrant Patent
    Fire Hydrant Patent
    No one really knows who invented the fire hydrant, because its patent was burned in a fire.
    86
    In 1999, Pepsi, Inc. paid $0.00 in income tax!
    61
    The Mint once considered producing doughnut-shaped coins!
    60
    The first coast-to-coast telephone line was established in 1914.
    33
    Queen Elizabeth II served as a mechanic and driver in World War 2.
    36
    The life expectancy in 1900 was just 47 years.
    49
    Rocket Mail
    Rocket Mail
    In 1959, the USPS attempted to deliver mail via cruise missile and successfully shipped 3,000 pieces of mail from Virginia to Florida in 22 minutes.
    34