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Why Are Wedding Rings Worn on Third Finger?
Wedding rings have been in use since the time of the Egyptians, though they became widely popular in the 9th Century.
“Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it.” This infamous quote is known by pretty much everyone. But just how much history do you actually know?
We’re confident you know the basics, but history is so much more than the basics!
Whether you’re looking for random history facts or just browsing, you’ll find something to pique your interest here.
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Why Are Wedding Rings Worn on Third Finger?
Wedding rings have been in use since the time of the Egyptians, though they became widely popular in the 9th Century.
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22 Facts About The Sinking Of The Titanic
Did you know that on the night of Titanic’s sinking there were six iceberg warnings which were all ignored?
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The History of Mickey Mouse (Video)
Mickey Mouse was created to replace another similar character, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit.
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The Superstition & Truth Behind Magpies
According to Christianity the magpie bird represents the devil because one was sat on Jesus’ cross when he was crucified.
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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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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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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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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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Was Humpty Dumpty An Egg?
Humpty Dumpty was actually a powerful cannon used in the Siege of Colchester during the English Civil War.