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A treasure trove of interesting history facts, videos, and infographics that include ancient and modern history, major wars, biographies, and more
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Who reached America first? #viking #columbus #history
To kill someone in battle was to give the raven a gift #viking #ravens
The importance of a longship to Viking cannot be underestimated #viking #afterlife

Viking Facts

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Communism Facts

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10 Educational Military Draft Facts

Military Draft

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Besides the Mona Lisa, there are other famous paintings at the Louvre, such as "Liberty Leading the People," "The Raft of the Medusa," "The Dying Slave," "Death of the Virgin," "Aphrodite of Milos,"
Its much-publicized theft in 1911 helped propel the Mona Lisa to celebrity status #art #monalisa #facts
Does the "Mona Lisa" live up to the hype? #monalisa #arthistory #interstingfacts

Mona Lisa Facts

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Anastasia was the last Romanov to be left alive before she was executed #russiancivilwar #fact
Don't turn your back on Stalin #russia #russiancivilwar #facts

Russian Civil War Facts

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The Russo-Japanese War (1904-5) was a brief conflict between the Russian Empire and Japan, a rising power in Asia #russojapanesewar #history #war
The Russo-Japanese War revolutionized warfare #russojapanese #facts #history
In fact, many scholars believe that the Russo-Japanese War set the stage for WW I #russojapanesewar #war #facts

Russo-Japanese War Facts

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West Berlin police threw him bandages, but Fetcher could not reach them. He bled to death after an hour of being shot. #berlinwall #facts #history
Margaret Thatcher believed that a unified Germany would destabilize Europe #berlinwall #facts #history
She also has an object relationship with Lance, her competition bow (Erika is a competitive archer) #berlinwall #history #facts

Berlin Wall Facts

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Pearl Harbor didn't happen out of the blue #pearlharbor #facts #history
Pearl Harbor and 9/11: Two dates that will live in infamy #pearlharbor #americanhistory #facts
Learn little-known facts, amazing history, and stunning trivia with this info-packed Pearl Harbor infographic #infographic #pearlharbor #facts

Pearl Harbor Facts

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The Titanic ignored the many warnings about icebergs because it had a strict schedule to keep, and because the Titanic was thought to be unsinkable  #titanic #facts #history
Despite the warnings, the Titanic travelled near max speed until it hit an iceberg  #titanic #history #facts
In 1912, the actual Titanic cost about $7.5 million (roughly $140 million in 1997 dollars) to build. James Cameron's film cost $200 million to make. #titanic #history #facts #movies

Titanic Facts

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On Veterans Day, Americans honor all living military veterans. Memorial Day honors those who died while in military service. #veteransday #facts
10 Patriotic Facts about Veterans Day#veteransday #facts

Veterans Day

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United States soldier Robert Bales avoided the death penalty after a military judge accepted his guilty plea #afghanwar #warcrimes #facts
The War in Afghanistan has lasted longer than the Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, and Korean War--combined. #afghanistan #history #facts
And yet a majority of  U.S. vets say that the war is not worth it. #afghanistanwar #facts

Afghanistan War

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Tragic Chernobyl Fact #history #fact
Important Chernobyl facts. #history #fact
Chernobyl is the largest man-made disaster in history #history #fact

Chernobyl Facts

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A stunning KKK infographic that reveals KKK history, shocking facts, and little-known history.
Learn about the history of the KKK, including its etymology, origins, surprising statistics, klanswomen, modern influence, and more.  Perfect for school projects and scholarly research.
The KKK rapidly grew from a secret social fraternity to a right-wing extremist group who espoused violence and suppression

KKK Facts

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Hutu militias killed anyone who disagreed with them. #rwanda #history
Tragic Rwandan genocide fact #rwanda #genocide
The genocide in Rwanda has directly led to two decades of unrest in DR Congo

Rwandan Genocide

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Shocking facts about mummies, including the oldest, smallest, most well-preserved mummies as well as surprising history and statistics. Perfect for school projects or professional researchers.
Ancient Egyptian embalmers were special priests who had to know both special prayers and human anatomy
The most popular mummy in the world

Mummy Facts

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The Civil War, which ended in the spring of 1865, claimed more lives than any conflict in U.S. history and required the establishment of the country’s first national cemeteries. #memorialday #civilwar
By the time the Civil War ended in Confederate surrender in 1865, the conflict proved to be the costliest war ever fought on American soil, with some 620,000 of 2.4 million soldiers killed, millions more injured, and the South devastated
Pants down? Don't shoot.

Civil War Facts

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The Black Death of the 1340s killed an estimated 75–200 million people.
The Black Death originated in China and arrived in Europe with a vengeance. http://www.factretriever.com/black-death-facts
The Plague traveled along the great trade routes from China to Europe, where it wiped out nearly 60% of the population

Black Death Facts

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That's one way to end the Cold War #history #weirdfacts
President Reagan claimed he may have seen a UFO
Cold War communication #history #funfacts

Cold War Facts

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Who reached America first? #viking #columbus #history Viking Facts, Viking Longship, Interesting History, Modern History, History Facts, Columbus, Did You Know, New World, Vikings
Did you know this about the Vikings?
Who reached America first? #viking #columbus #history
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To kill someone in battle was to give the raven a gift #viking #ravens Viking Warrior, Ravens, Infographic
What does "Feeding the Raven" mean?
To kill someone in battle was to give the raven a gift #viking #ravens
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The importance of a longship to Viking cannot be underestimated #viking #afterlife Afterlife, Sailing, Scandinavian
Interesting Viking Facts
The importance of a longship to Viking cannot be underestimated #viking #afterlife
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10 Historical Communism Facts
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Besides the Mona Lisa, there are other famous paintings at the Louvre, such as "Liberty Leading the People," "The Raft of the Medusa," "The Dying Slave," "Death of the Virgin," "Aphrodite of Milos," Mona Lisa Facts, Aphrodite Of Milos, Liberty Leading The People, Wtf Fun Facts, Medusa, Virgin
Mona Lisa: The Heart of the Louvre
Besides the Mona Lisa, there are other famous paintings at the Louvre, such as "Liberty Leading the People," "The Raft of the Medusa," "The Dying Slave," "Death of the Virgin," "Aphrodite of Milos,"
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Its much-publicized theft in 1911 helped propel the Mona Lisa to celebrity status #art #monalisa #facts Most Famous Paintings, Fun Crafts For Kids, Theft
The Mona Lisa hasn't always been famous
Its much-publicized theft in 1911 helped propel the Mona Lisa to celebrity status #art #monalisa #facts
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Does the "Mona Lisa" live up to the hype? #monalisa #arthistory #interstingfacts History Books, Art History, Facts About People, Popular Paintings, Wayne Thiebaud, Principles Of Art, Albrecht Durer
What is the most famous work of art in the world?
Does the "Mona Lisa" live up to the hype? #monalisa #arthistory #interstingfacts
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United States soldier Robert Bales avoided the death penalty after a military judge accepted his guilty plea #afghanwar #warcrimes #facts Staff Sergeant, Afghanistan War, Death Penalty, United States Military, Baling, Guilty
Who is Robert Bales?
United States soldier Robert Bales avoided the death penalty after a military judge accepted his guilty plea #afghanwar #warcrimes #facts
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10 Educational Military Draft Facts Military Draft, Military Service, New York Draft Riots, Catholic Worker, Battlefield 2, Weight Gain Diet, Dorothy Day, Early Humans, Wealthy Men
10 Educational Military Draft Facts
10 Educational Military Draft Facts
The Titanic ignored the many warnings about icebergs because it had a strict schedule to keep, and because the Titanic was thought to be unsinkable  #titanic #facts #history Interesting Stuff, Weird Facts, Fun Facts, Titanic History, Weird Things, Iceberg
Why did the Titanic ignore warnings about icebergs?
The Titanic ignored the many warnings about icebergs because it had a strict schedule to keep, and because the Titanic was thought to be unsinkable #titanic #facts #history
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On Veterans Day, Americans honor all living military veterans. Memorial Day honors those who died while in military service. #veteransday #facts Veterans Memorial, Military Veterans, Memorial Day, Interactive Posts, Veteran’s Day, First Anniversary
Veterans Day
On Veterans Day, Americans honor all living military veterans. Memorial Day honors those who died while in military service. #veteransday #facts
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Anastasia was the last Romanov to be left alive before she was executed #russiancivilwar #fact Scary Facts, Bolshevik Revolution, Anastasia Romanov, The Bolsheviks, Tragedy
Russian Civil War Fact
Anastasia was the last Romanov to be left alive before she was executed #russiancivilwar #fact
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Don't turn your back on Stalin #russia #russiancivilwar #facts Russia, Military, War
Russian Civil War Fact
Don't turn your back on Stalin #russia #russiancivilwar #facts
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The Russo-Japanese War (1904-5) was a brief conflict between the Russian Empire and Japan, a rising power in Asia #russojapanesewar #history #war Global Conflict, Conflicted, Historian, World War, Empire, Asia
When did the Russo-Japanese War begin?
The Russo-Japanese War (1904-5) was a brief conflict between the Russian Empire and Japan, a rising power in Asia #russojapanesewar #history #war
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The Russo-Japanese War revolutionized warfare #russojapanese #facts #history Warfare, Point, Japanese
Russo-Japanese War Fact You Probably Didn't Know
The Russo-Japanese War revolutionized warfare #russojapanese #facts #history
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In fact, many scholars believe that the Russo-Japanese War set the stage for WW I #russojapanesewar #war #facts World Conflicts, A Decade, Scholar
World War Zero
In fact, many scholars believe that the Russo-Japanese War set the stage for WW I #russojapanesewar #war #facts
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Little-known Russo-Japanese War Facts #russojapanesewar #facts Infographics
Russo-Japanese War Fact
Little-known Russo-Japanese War Facts #russojapanesewar #facts
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West Berlin police threw him bandages, but Fetcher could not reach them. He bled to death after an hour of being shot. #berlinwall #facts #history West Berlin, Berlin Wall, Troops, Threw
Tragic Berlin Wall Fact
West Berlin police threw him bandages, but Fetcher could not reach them. He bled to death after an hour of being shot. #berlinwall #facts #history
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Pearl Harbor didn't happen out of the blue #pearlharbor #facts #history American Revolutionary War, American Civil War, American History, Pearl Harbor Facts, Unique Facts, Pearl Harbor Attack, Civil War Photos
Little-Known Pearl Harbor Fact
Pearl Harbor didn't happen out of the blue #pearlharbor #facts #history
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Pearl Harbor and 9/11: Two dates that will live in infamy #pearlharbor #americanhistory #facts Condom Jokes, President Roosevelt, Important Facts, Insurgent, Forensics
Attacks on American Soil
Pearl Harbor and 9/11: Two dates that will live in infamy #pearlharbor #americanhistory #facts
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Margaret Thatcher believed that a unified Germany would destabilize Europe #berlinwall #facts #history Mikhail Gorbachev, Margaret Thatcher, British Prime Ministers, Telling Stories, Germany
Margaret Thatcher believed that a unified Germany would destabilize Europe #berlinwall #facts #history
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She also has an object relationship with Lance, her competition bow (Erika is a competitive archer) #berlinwall #history #facts Competition Bows, Long Relationship, Women Names, Married Woman
A woman married what?
She also has an object relationship with Lance, her competition bow (Erika is a competitive archer) #berlinwall #history #facts
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In 1987, President Reagan challenged Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to "tear down this wall," referring to the Berlin Wall #berlinwall #facts President Reagan, Ronald Reagan, Tear Down This Wall, Soviet
Did you know this about Ronald Reagan?
In 1987, President Reagan challenged Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to "tear down this wall," referring to the Berlin Wall #berlinwall #facts
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Despite the warnings, the Titanic travelled near max speed until it hit an iceberg  #titanic #history #facts
How many warnings did the Titanic receive?
Despite the warnings, the Titanic travelled near max speed until it hit an iceberg #titanic #history #facts
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Learn little-known facts, amazing history, and stunning trivia with this info-packed Pearl Harbor infographic #infographic #pearlharbor #facts Sean Covey, Classroom Posters, Pearl Harbor, Proactive, Chart, Thoughts
Amazing Pearl Harbor Infographic
Learn little-known facts, amazing history, and stunning trivia with this info-packed Pearl Harbor infographic #infographic #pearlharbor #facts
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10 Historical Facts about Pearl Harbor #pearlharbor #history #facts World War I, World History, Uss Arizona, Military Personnel
10 Historical Facts about Pearl Harbor
10 Historical Facts about Pearl Harbor #pearlharbor #history #facts
The War in Afghanistan has lasted longer than the Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, and Korean War--combined. #afghanistan #history #facts Native American History, British History, Women In History, World War Ii, Ancient History, United States History
What is the longest war in U.S. history?
The War in Afghanistan has lasted longer than the Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, and Korean War--combined. #afghanistan #history #facts
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In 1912, the actual Titanic cost about $7.5 million (roughly $140 million in 1997 dollars) to build. James Cameron's film cost $200 million to make. #titanic #history #facts #movies Blockbuster Movies, James Cameron, Biography, Film
Titanic: History vs. Movie
In 1912, the actual Titanic cost about $7.5 million (roughly $140 million in 1997 dollars) to build. James Cameron's film cost $200 million to make. #titanic #history #facts #movies
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There is a debate whether the wreck of the Titanic should be save or if nature should take its course #titanic #fact #history Titanic Film, Titanic Movie Facts, Die Titanic, Titanic Wreck, Creepy Facts, Funny Facts, Random Facts
45 Interesting Facts about the Titanic | FactRetriever
There is a debate whether the wreck of the Titanic should be save or if nature should take its course #titanic #fact #history
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