Favourite historical facts?

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Extra points for funny ones!

Zachary Parrish · Accepted Answer

The majority of what we think of as historical fact is made up by the winners of wars, or more recently intelligence agencies. Its pretty much all just propaganda.

Silvia · Answer

The Pastry War

Mariana · Answer

My favorite is about Theodore Roosevelt. Homeboy used to hold regular boxing matches at the White House. He would box anyone who was willing, including professionals. He started boxing less when his military aide socked him so hard in one of his eyes, leaving him partially blind.

Justin · Answer

USA dropped more nuclear bombs in Canada then the USSR.

Ellie · Answer

Dancing mania🌀 It was in Europe 14th-17th centuries

Andy (red head) 🦂🕸️🦇🕷️ · Answer

The battle of Hastings 1066 wasnt fought in Hastings

𝑃𝗛𝙸Ⓛ 🔥👻💥⚡ · Answer

Al Capone was actually a new Yorker

Favourite historical facts?

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The Pastry War

My favorite is about Theodore Roosevelt. Homeboy used to hold regular boxing matches at the White House. He would box anyone who was willing, including professionals. He started boxing less when his military aide socked him so hard in one of his eyes, leaving him partially blind.

USA dropped more nuclear bombs in Canada then the USSR.

Dancing mania🌀 It was in Europe 14th-17th centuries

The battle of Hastings 1066 wasnt fought in Hastings

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