Benito Mussolini’s other occupations
Benito Mussolini was an elementary school teacher before he went into politics. Apart from being a dictator he was also a journalist …
How many years of peace were recorded in history?
It has been calculated that in the last 3,500 years, there have been just 230 years of peace throughout the civilized world.
Changes in blood type of native Americans
Before Columbus and the European colonization of the Americas virtually no native had A or B type blood group.
Cats in warfare
Cats were used as live shields by the Persians against Egyptians during the battle of Pelusium in 525 BC.
How long did it take to mummify a dead person?
In ancient Egypt it took around 70 days to mummify a dead person.
Was the attack on Pearl Harbor meant to be a surprise?
Admiral Yamamoto didn’t intend to attack Pearl Harbor without any formal warning, but the declaration of war had taken too long to …
What was the meaning of “Black Friday”?
The term “Black Friday” used to refer to stock market crashes in the 1800s.
How many cars were made during WWII in the US?
During World War II the US automobile industry produced only 139 cars.
Which American president won a Purple Heart?
John F. Kennedy was the only president to win a Purple Heart – awarded for his service in the Pacific during WWII.
When was Rio capital of Portugal?
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was the capital of Portugal for 14 years while Portugal was fighting France in the Napoleonic Wars.
