England FactsFrench was the official language of England for over 600 years.
Latin FactsThe mile is Latin for 1,000. The number of paces it took the average Roman!
Bible FactsAccording to the Bible, God sent 2 bears to murder 42 children because they had mocked a bald man.
History FactsThe world's first Buddhist ruler, Emperor Ashoka, was the first ruler in human history to ban slavery, animal cruelty, and deforestation.
1950s FactsThere are more 20-year-old virgins now than there were in the late 1950s.
Victorian Facts‘Last shake o’ the bag’ was Victorian slang for ‘youngest child’.
June FactsOn June 28, 2009 Stephen Hawking threw a party for time-travelers. He announced the party the day after it happened and he said no one came.
9th century FactsIn the 19th century, circumcision was used to treat epilepsy, hernia, lunacy and paralysis.
Sparta FactsThere was a law in Sparta against having an unmanly complexion.
20th century FactsThe term "fagot" or "faggot" meant "a bundle of sticks" up until the 20th century.