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The Pilgrims' first Thanksgiving feast in 1621 featured venison, seafood, cornbread, and porridge instead of turkey and now-traditional sides.

Did you know that the Maillard reaction is what gives grilled meats and baked goods their delicious brown crust and flavor?

Did you know that the Stonewall Riots were so impactful that they inspired the first gay pride parade in 1970?

During the First World War, American schools banned the teaching of German as it was seen as the enemy's language.

Did you know that the Spanish Flu did not originate in Spain?

Australia's national bird, the emu can run up to 30 miles per hour. This caused issues when the Great Emu War was in full swing.

A singing birthday card has more computer power in it than the entire Allied Army of WWII.

During the Dunkirk Evacuations, Churchill expected 30,000 troops to return to England. He was very wrong, but in a good way...

A quirky response to the German's demand for surrender went on to be a major morale boost for American troops.

Did you know that The battle of Bunker Hill actually took place mostly on Breed’s Hill?

The employee who gave the order to ground all planes after the 9/11 attacks was Ben Sliney - and it was his first day on the job.

The Alamo Mission was founded in 1718 in the San Antonio area of Texas, and was designed to educate the Native Americans.

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