The Greek people often ate dinner while lying on their sides.
Ancient Greeks actually used to add water to their wine.
The Ancient Greeks briefly conquered Rome before having the tables turned on them by the ascendant Roman Republic.
There was no toilet paper in ancient Greece, and they often used stones.
The Ancient Greeks developed the first language with a set alphabet.
The Ancient Greeks invented the yo-yo.
The Ancient Spartans punished cowards by shaving a portion of their beard.
The Greeks copied much of Roman culture including their gods, architecture, language, and even how they ate.
The Ancient Greeks developed some of the first pregnancy tests.
The "marathon" originated from Pheidippides running 25 miles from Marathon to Athens to declare a battle victory.
The Olympics Used to Award Medals for Art
From 1912 to 1948, the Olympic Games held competitions in the fine arts, including literature, painting, sculpture and music!
Lyndon B. Johnson gave interviews from the closet of his bedroom
He DID, however, give interviews from his bathroom!
John Adams and George Washington died on the same day, and it was July 4th!
ACTUALLY, this did happen but with Thomas Jefferson instead of George Washington, and it was indeed July 4th, and they died within 5 hours of each other!
Shai K.
5/23/2022
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