History
A Few Fun Facts About Fireworks
The first firecrackers were chunks of green bamboo, when put with fire it causes the bamboo to make loud cracking sounds.
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People & Civilizations
46 Unbelievable Facts About Our Presidents
Although George Washington was the first American millionaire, he had to borrow $1,500 in 1789 to travel for his inauguration.
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War & Weapons
The Chilli Hand Grenade
A non-lethal hand grenade full with the world's hottest chili was used by the army to smoke out terrorists.
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People & Civilizations
11 Barack Obama Facts
In 2006, Barack Obama won a Grammy in the Best Spoken Word category for his readings of his autobiography.
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History
A Brief History of Pretty Much Everything
An artist drew Earth's history on 2,100 pages using just paper and pens then compiled it all into a 3 minute video.
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Holidays & Events
The History Of Advent Calendars
The very first advent calendars were produced in the early 1800's in Germany although not the cardboard type we get these days.
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Holidays & Events
The History Of Tinsel
Tinsel is usually flexible which makes it easy to wrap around anything such as posts, picture frames or ornaments.
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War & Weapons
Hitler And The Nazis Tried To Steal Christmas
The Nazis attempted to steal Christmas by making glittering swastika, iron cross and toy grenade baubles for the Christmas tree.
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Historic Events
Why We Remember The Fifth Of November
In England, the 5th November is mainly known as bonfire night, and is still remembered each year with fireworks and bonfires.
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War & Weapons
Sniffer-Rats To Detect Landmines
Did you know that a wildlife park in Cornwall, United Kingdom actually taught a rat how to sniff out landmines?
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People & Civilizations
Thomas Edison Wasn’t So Bright After All
Thomas Edison didn't invent the light bulb. The light bulb actually goes all the way back to 1806.
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Historic Events
Was Humpty Dumpty An Egg?
Humpty Dumpty was actually a powerful cannon used in the Siege of Colchester during the English Civil War.
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