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Our 50 Funniest Facts About History
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For all of the somber and mundane events that have occurred throughout human history, others are absurd enough to make you laugh out loud. This includes amusing tales such as one of history’s greatest generals getting attacked by rabbits, bizarre phobias and famous fallouts, and the strange bathroom habits of one U.S. president. So, if you’re looking to broaden your knowledge and have a good chuckle in the process, read on for 50 of the funniest facts we’ve featured on History Facts. Credit: Nastasic/ DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images 1. Napoleon was attacked (and defeated) ...Read More
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World HistoryFact0The practice of tipping dates back to the Middle Ages.
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World HistoryFact1A Roman emperor pranked his dinner guests with an ancient whoopee cushion.
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World HistoryArticle0The Weirdest Jobs From the Middle Ages
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World HistoryFact3In 1967, Sweden switched from driving on the left to the right — in 10 minutes.
At 4:50 a.m. on September 3, 1967, every active motorist in Sweden, driving on the traditional left side of the road, suddenly pulled to a stop. Ten minutes later, at…
