History
Historical events, civilizations, and significant moments
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History
The Great Pyramid once shone like a giant mirror
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Japan's last samurai rebellion occurred in 1877
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The first traffic light used semaphore arms
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Ancient Romans celebrated Saturnalia with role reversals
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Ancient Mayans played a ball game with life-or-death stakes
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Ancient Egyptians slept on raised beds for safety
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Ancient Romans invented indoor shopping malls
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Ancient Greeks used olive oil as an all-purpose skin cream
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Vikings used ravens to find new lands
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Ancient Incas built earthquake-proof walls without mortar
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The first battery was made from copper and iron jars
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The first photograph was a view from a window
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The world's first public zoo opened in Vienna
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The Pantheon's oculus lets in rain for perfect sound
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The Epic of Gilgamesh influenced flood stories predating the Bible
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