The shortest war in history lasted 38 minutes.

Cleopatra lived closer in time to the moon landing than to the building of the pyramids.

Oxford University is older than the Aztec Empire.

Napoleon was once attacked by a horde of rabbits.

Vikings used to give slaves as gifts.

The Great Wall of China is not visible from space with the naked eye.

Ancient Romans used urine to whiten their teeth.

Before erasers, bread was used to remove pencil marks.

The Eiffel Tower was supposed to be a temporary structure.

In medieval times, animals could be put on trial.