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History
The Irish invented capital letters
Celtic monks in Ireland around the 7th century were among the most prolific of scribes at this time and they preferred a more workaday script instead of writing entirely in capital letters.
Who wrote the book “Why I hate my uncle”?
William Patrick “Willy” Stuart-Houston was the nephew of Adolf Hitler, son of Alois Hitler, Jr., and his first wife, Bridget Dowling. [Read more…] about Who wrote the book “Why I hate my uncle”?
A French King banned pointed knives
Louis XIV, ruler of France, known as Louis the Great or the Sun King, was the longest of any monarchs of a major country in European history, having completed 72 years and 110 days of reign. [Read more…] about A French King banned pointed knives
The Greeks gave the name of Lord Byron to a suburb of Athens to honour him
Lord Byron or George Gordon Byron was an English poet and a leading figure in the Romantic movement.
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Why Benjamin Franklin did not write the Declaration of Independence
Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, was admired for his wit, kind personality, scientific accomplishments, as well as diplomatic ability.
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How many cubic metres of travertine is the Colosseum estimated to have?
The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is the largest amphitheatre of the Roman Empire, as well as the largest amphitheatre in the world. [Read more…] about How many cubic metres of travertine is the Colosseum estimated to have?
How much did the famous photograph of Che Guevara cost?
Alberto Korda was the photographer whose photo of Che Guevara appears on T-shirts and posters all over the world.
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What languages did Cleopatra speak?
Cleopatra, the last active pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, was not only a powerful and beautiful woman but also a person who could speak many languages, due to her strategic duties.
Why did sailors wear gold?
In the 16th century sailors were cut off from normal life on shore for months, even years and they had to live under cruel conditions.