My sister was watching TV the other day and the programme was called Horrible Histories. It was quite funny for a kids' programme and it made me realise how strange and weird history can be. Here's a sketch from the show!
For this competition, you have to post the weirdest historical fact you can find. The weirdest will win! Good luck!
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05-07-2011, 07:56 PM #1
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09-07-2011, 10:09 PM #2
During the First World War, the punishment for homosexuality in the French army was execution.
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09-07-2011, 10:16 PM #3
In Ancient Egypt, the heart was considered to be the seat of intelligence – not the brain.
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In the 1800s, if you attempted suicide and failed, you would have to face the death penalty.
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09-07-2011, 11:13 PM #5
Ancient Egyptians shaved off their eyebrows to mourn the death of their cats
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10-07-2011, 07:50 AM #7
A South African monkey was once awarded a medal and promoted to the rank of corporal during World War I.
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My sister was watching TV the other day and the programme was called Horrible Histories. It was quite funny for a kids' programme and it made me realise how strange and weird history can be. Here's a sketch from the show!
For this competition, you have to post the weirdest historical fact you can find. The weirdest will win! Good luck!
Prize: 5 credits + 10 rep
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10-07-2011, 09:40 AM #8
Adolf Hitler won two Iron Cross' during the First World War, he only wore one as the other was awarded for saving a Jew.
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Members of the SS had their blood types tattooed on their armpits.
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10-07-2011, 03:32 PM #10
Hitler only had one testicle.
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