19 Of History’s Most Surprising Facts

Isn't it funny how History as a subject at school is presented as such a drab and uninteresting topic that you are never taught to stop and realize that History is the story of us people. And sure there are tons of boring people out there, but at the same time there are just as many, if not more, exciting ones. Innovators, explorers, dreamers, artists, all who had great adventures in the near and distant past, and all of which deserve to have their stories told.

For they are a significant part of the history that we all stand upon today, and their lessons and stories are just as relevant to our lives today, or even more so than the stories we were brought up on in school. So prepare to be amazed, prepare to have your perceived notions challenged, as you step into this list of History's most surprising facts.

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Now that is most certainly surprising. Three decades stood between the plane that changed the second world war, and the plane that forever changed commercial aviation. Meaning that kids that were born when the Spitfire came out, were not even old enough to gain the necessary license to fly the Concorde when it came out.
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Well, it has finally happened, all those times adults told you to read a book because you never know when you might learn something that will save your life later on, they were right all along. Now, it should be said that her approach was likely not received all too well, but even so, this stands testament to the power of the written word.
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