Historical events and facts are very educational and interesting. They give us a unique opportunity to understand what is happening in a given period of development of human society, nations and countries. Almost all nations have interesting historical facts. Russia has especially many of them. This is easily explained by the rich, centuries-old past of our country. Widespread legends about rulers, about scientific and technological progress, about art and culture have always attracted and continue to attract citizens of other states. Below are examples of such historical facts.

About rulers

Since the beginning in 1825, rulers in our country have alternated according to the “bald - hairy” principle. This pattern has persisted to this day.

About television

In 1992, the chimes on television on New Year's Eve were delayed by one minute.

About money

The double-headed eagle on coins is not the country’s coat of arms, but the emblem of the Bank of Russia.

Scientific and historical fact

The only person in the world who lives in Russia is This man - He spent more than 800 hours in space, moving at high speed. According to the theory of relativity, time slows down at high speeds. It was calculated that the astronaut returned to Earth 0.02 seconds younger.

About laws

In 1994, the government passed a law prohibiting dogs from barking from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. This law is still valid, but only in Moscow. It is also noteworthy that the legislative act does not stipulate what punishment the violator will suffer.

Geography facts

The Russian Federation is almost twice the size of the United States. The St. Petersburg metro is the deepest in the world. connects the capital and the city of Vladivostok and is the longest railway line in the world. Siberian taiga - 8% of the earth's land.

Technique

There are many more Kalashnikov assault rifles in the world than all other types of weapons combined.

About the rulers and laws of Tsarist Russia

Interesting historical facts about Russia are not always accurate and scientifically verified. For example, according to some historians, Ivan the Terrible did not kill his son.

In Russia, equality between men and women was proclaimed 2 years earlier than in the United States.

Peter the Great had his own way of combating drunkenness in the country. He ordered medals, which weighed more than 7 kg, to be given to all offenders. They were obliged not to remove it for seven days.

Racketeering is the department in charge of receiving petitions under Peter the Great.

The interesting story is rich in facts from the life of the tsarist army: Nicholas the First, as a punishment, gave the offending officers a choice between keeping a watch out of turn and listening to an opera.

Denbei is the first Japanese to come to Russia. In 1695 he arrived in Kamchatka, and in 1701 he reached Moscow. Peter the Great ordered him to teach Japanese to Russian children in schools.

“Here lies Suvorov” - the inscription on the slab near the monument to the commander.

Boris and Gleb are the first Russians to be canonized (1072).

Interesting historical facts in pre-revolutionary Russia

About the Army and Navy

In the Russian Imperial Navy the command "Cover up!" meant that you had to wear a hat.

In the army of imperial times there was the rank of cornet, and in modern times - ensign; in the army of imperial times - the rank of lieutenant, and in modern times - lieutenant.

Geography facts

1740 - the coldest winter in Russia.

After 1703, Poganye Ponds in Moscow began to be called... Chistye Ponds!

About science

M.V. Lomonosov is the founder of Moscow State University, but he himself never visited this university.

About the people

In Ancient Rus', grasshoppers were called dragonflies.

In Rus', the “original” is a stick that was used to beat a witness to a crime.

An interesting historical fact is that the Thai anthem was written in 1902 by a Russian composer.

Interesting about the politics of the USSR. Historical truth

What in the USSR was called the Cuban missile crisis, in the USA they began to call it the Cuban crisis, and in Cuba itself - the October crisis.

An interesting historical fact is that legally the war between Germany and the USSR ended on January 21, 1955. The decision was made by the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR.

In 1931, the Red Army and White Guards fought on the same side; at the request of the Governor-General of the Chinese province Sheng Shicai, they suppressed the uprising of the Turkic population.

Unusual historical facts of the USSR

In World War II, machine gunner Semyon Konstantinovich Hitler fought in the Red Army.

At the beginning of the Great Patriotic War, the USSR used tractors in battles due to a shortage of combat vehicles.

During the entire period of the Cold War, the world was twice on the verge of a nuclear disaster due to failures in computer systems in the USSR and the USA. Nuclear war was averted only thanks to the experienced military leaders of both superpowers.

During the Great Patriotic War, mines were cleared by dogs specially trained for this purpose; they were the main assistants of sappers.

In the USSR, the main opponent of the Nazis, according to Hitler, was the announcer Yuri Levitan, and not Stalin, as many believe.

Interesting science and technology in the USSR

In the village of Baikonur, in the Kazakhstan SSR, a wooden cosmodrome was built in the 1950s. This was done in order to mislead enemy states. The real cosmodrome is located more than 350 km from this village.

During World War II, the USSR designed a flying tank based on the design of the A-40 tank, but the project was closed due to a lack of powerful towing vehicles.

The laser pistol was invented in the Soviet Union in 1984.

The Americans suggested that the USSR be the first to launch into space not dogs but black children.

GAZ-21 has a wide range of models, including a model with right-hand drive and an automatic transmission.

The T-28 tank could overcome “lunar landscapes”. This was the name of the territory that was seriously damaged by the fighting.

Scientific and historical fact: the space device that the Soviet Union wanted to launch into space to explore Mars, during tests showed that there is no life on Earth. After this incident, it was sent for revision.

About famous personalities

The list of gifts for Stalin's seventieth birthday was published in newspapers for more than three years.

Rokossovsky is a marshal of both the USSR and Poland.

Khrushchev ridiculed and sharply criticized paintings painted by artists in the avant-garde direction. At the same time, he often used obscene language.

Vladimir Putin, when he served in the KGB, had the call sign “Mol”.

About laws

In the Soviet Union there was a tax on childlessness.

About sport

Lev Yashin is a famous football goalkeeper who took bronze at the USSR Ice Hockey Championship in 1953.

The main prize in Sportloto has been won only twice in the entire history of this game.

Music and television

Evgeny Leonov voiced such a character as Winnie the Pooh in cartoons.

The group "Aria" has a song called "Will and Reason", few people know that this is the motto of the Nazis in fascist Italy.

Geography facts

In the early 1920s, the city of Novosibirsk had two time zones. On the left bank of the Ob River the difference from the capital was 3 hours, and on the right bank it was 4 hours.

In the 20s and 30s of the twentieth century, Vladikavkaz was the center of both the Ingush and North Ossetian republics.

About the meaning of words

The word "zek" means "prisoned Red Army soldier."

"Unknown" world history

This or that historical fact does not always sound plausible and understandable to a contemporary. Examples are given below.

During the time of Genghis Khan in Mongolia, anyone who dared to urinate in any body of water was executed. Because water in the desert was more valuable than gold.

In England in 1665-1666, the plague devastated entire villages. It was then that medicine recognized smoking as beneficial, which supposedly destroyed the deadly infection. Children and teenagers were punished if they refused to smoke.

Ancient Egyptian beauties evenly distributed pieces of fat throughout their hair. In the sun they melted and evenly covered the hair with a greasy shiny layer, which was considered very fashionable.

The famous inventor of the sewing machine, Isaac Singer, was simultaneously married to five women. In total, he had 15 children from all the women. He called all his daughters Mary. Probably so as not to make a mistake...

Interesting historical facts on the funeral theme: the English admiral Nelson, who lived from 1758 to 1805, slept in his cabin in a coffin that was cut out of the mast of an enemy French ship. His “feat” was repeated by a French actress who learned her lyrics while lying in a coffin. She often took this prop on tour, which made those around her very nervous. In the Middle Ages, sailors deliberately inserted at least one gold tooth, even sacrificing a healthy one. For what? It turns out that it was for a rainy day, so that in case of death he could be buried with honor far from home.

Approximately half of New Yorkers speak several languages ​​other than their native American English by age 5.

In 2007, New York was visited by approximately 46 million tourists, who spent more than $28 billion in the city!

The entire story lasted only 38 minutes. Zanzibar and England “fought” so much in 1896. England won.

A few more myths. Or is it true?

Historians claim that on Cocos Island, located 300 miles south of Costa Rica, pirates hid treasure worth two billion dollars. Archaeologists are searching.

The most incomprehensible mystery of humanity is death. What happens to a person after he dies? Modern scientists are conducting large-scale and multimillion-dollar research in this area. So far there is only 100% conclusion that human consciousness continues to exist after physical death.

Official data from the British Admiralty states that as a result of shipwrecks, an eighth of all gold and silver mined on earth rests on the seabed. Today, you can buy an old map with treasure coordinates on the black market. Is this true or a scam? In 1985, using such a map, Mel Fisher found the Spanish galleon Nuestra Señora off the coast of Florida, which sank back in 1622. From the bottom of the ship he managed to lift 450(!) million dollars worth of valuables.

In some countries, every movement of citizens is monitored by intelligence services using Internet tracking programs. Sensors are built into modern phones, TVs, and computers. World espionage is thriving. Is it true? Who knows...

I wonder what the sex life of our ancestors was like? What were the poses? What were the morals like? Or maybe intimacy was something vicious and sinful? This can be judged from ancient writings and folklore. And here are the conclusions the researchers made.

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Who came up with the idea that women are fragile and weak creatures who cannot protect themselves? Let him stand up and be stoned. Several arguments that can change your opinion about the women's world and women's existence. A fascinating journey through time will reveal many interesting secrets and facts to you.

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In the bustle of vanities, we forgot a little about the 125th anniversary of Mikhail Bulgakov, and when we remembered, in order not to be trivial, we decided to talk not about the writer himself, but about an equally amazing person who became the prototype of Professor Preobrazhensky - surgeon Sergei Abramovich Voronov, who was also considered a genius , and Frankenstein at the same time.

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Art is eternal. From cave paintings to digital art: our entire stay on this planet is permeated with threads of paints, canvases, pencils and pastels. This is a kind of time funnel, with the help of which you can find yourself anywhere at any second. But which of all this is truly worthy of being considered great?

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Great scientists and historians began to conduct in-depth research to prove or disprove the existence of some famous people. I propose to familiarize yourself with six historical figures whose existence is most controversial.

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Nowadays, a phone means every minute access to the Internet, games, applications, and even two cameras to make it more convenient to take selfies. The telephone has become an indicator of a person’s social status in society. Now it serves not for voice communication, but more for text communication, via social networks and text messages. But once upon a time everything was different...

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Amazing architectural monuments, man-made masterpieces and archaeological finds that go beyond our understanding, dating back centuries and millennia BC, present the history of human civilization in a completely different light. Read on to know more.

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Are your new designer jeans so tight that you can't take a breath? Do shoes make a date hell? Well, put your heels aside and check out the real “instruments of torture” that were once on the must-have list of any self-respecting fashionista. We present to your attention the five most unhealthy fashion delights.

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What does it mean if a person “begs the belly” in order to avoid being “hanged” as punishment for a “petty betrayal”, in the hope of simply being sentenced to “relocation”? These are terms that were used daily in courtrooms throughout the 16th to 19th centuries, each representing a fascinating and often disturbing piece of our history. I propose 15 historical crimes and punishments.

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When we talk about cruelty and evil, we often think of murderers, maniacs and rapists. But have you ever thought that in 100% of cases male names come to mind? How could it be otherwise? After all, a woman is a mother, she is tenderness and love. But history shows that indescribable, unimaginable cruelty sometimes settled in a fragile woman’s heart.

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We are surrounded by many things without which we simply cannot imagine our lives, they are so “for granted” for us. It's hard to believe that once upon a time there were no matches, pillows or forks for eating. But all these objects have gone through a long path of modification to come to us in the form in which we know them. I propose to learn the complex history of simple things. Part 2.

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We are surrounded by many things without which we simply cannot imagine our lives, they are so “for granted” for us. It's hard to believe that there was once no comb, tea bag or buttons. But all these objects have gone through a long path of modification to come to us in the form in which we know them. I propose to learn the complex history of simple things.

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“Our” habits are the habits of post-Soviet people. We were brought up and grew up in approximately equal conditions, with the same opportunities. And our customs and traditions have made us recognizable almost all over the world. And even if we get lost in a foreign country, we can still recognize each other, even if we don’t talk. One word: “ours”!

The story in our head is sometimes at different levels. We know individual historical facts, but we never try to compare them with each other and present the course of history as a single whole. Teachers have laid everything out but forgot to connect the dots, and when we think about past events, we can experience healthy cognitive dissonance. Don't believe me?

The fax was invented before the telephone

It would seem that a fax is a more technologically advanced device, because it can transmit not only text, but also still images, which in the 19th century was considered something unimaginable. Early developments of a fax device appeared in the early 1800s, but they were brought into reality in 1865, when the first electromechanical fax was put into circulation on the Paris-Lyon line.

The first telephone appeared only 10 years later, when Alexander Bell, together with Thomas Wattson, showed the general public a real membrane telephone.

From the first plane to the flight to the moon - one step

The 20th century is associated with an incredible leap forward in science. Much of what surrounds us was invented then. Fun fact: The Wright brothers' first flight in their homemade glider took place in 1903. Just 66 years later, humanity landed on the moon. Unfortunately, the development of science is currently slowing down due to imperfect technology, but in the future we can expect another similar leap forward, and who knows where it will lead us.

Harvard University predates Newton's laws

In the Middle Ages, scientific research was mainly carried out by the clergy. Then the church did not deny scientific development if it did not contradict the divine principle. However, in 1636 the famous Harvard University was founded, from which the greatest minds of mankind emerged. At the same time, Isaac Newton’s famous work on the laws of universal gravitation and motion of bodies, “Principia Mathemitica,” appeared only in 1687.

Cleopatra's rules were closer to flying to the moon than to building the pyramids

Modern analysis of the age of the pyramids has shown that the same famous pyramid of Cheops in Egypt was built around 2540 BC. The famous Queen Cleopatra ruled the state closer to the zero reference point - 69-30 BC. Man landed on the moon, as we already mentioned, in 1969.

Enemies in the same city

Fun fact: some of the most important figures of the 20th century lived in the same city in 1913, namely Vienna. Stalin, Hitler, Trotsky, Freud, Joseph Franz - the apartments and residences of all these people were located not far from each other.

For example, Trotsky and Hitler often visited the same cafe in the center of Vienna; it is likely that they crossed paths there more than once, but did not yet know each other. Literally a couple of steps from here there was another cafe that Freud frequented. It is also known that between the apartments of Stalin and Hitler there was only an hour of leisurely walking; perhaps they met during evening walks.

Italy is just a little older than Coca-Cola

The Kingdom of Italy came into existence in 1861, when several independent states united into a single country. The famous drink Coca-Cola appeared just 31 years later, in 1892.

Steam locomotives were invented before bicycles

It would seem that such a simple invention as a bicycle has existed for a long time, but in reality everything turned out to be more complicated. Huge and complex steam engines appeared after the patent for the steam carriage in 1797. At the same time, the first bicycle was shown only in 1818.

Nintendo was born earlier than you think

A famous manufacturer of video games and consoles in the modern market, Nintendo has a rich past. In fact, it appeared at the end of the 19th century, in 1889. At that time, the world-famous brand was engaged in the production of playing cards, as well as accessories for board games. Just at the time of the founding of this company, the construction of the majestic Eiffel Tower was still being completed in Paris, and in London the noise had not yet subsided due to the high-profile murders of that same Jack the Ripper.

The oldest tree on earth actually witnessed the death of mammoths

Some of the oldest trees on earth are Bristlecone pines, growing in a nature reserve in California. Some of them are already 5 thousand years old, and they have survived a lot of great historical events on the planet. Including the death of the last mammoth, which scientists date back to about 4 thousand years ago.

History is an interesting science; it tells about distant eras and various events, forces us to analyze facts and baffles scientists. Historical finds are still not uncommon, and some refute generally accepted versions of the development of human civilization and force new hypotheses to be put forward. More than once history was rewritten, adjusted to fit templates, and interpreted in a form convenient for the ruling class. It seems that the modern level of technology and knowledge allows us to explain the most incredible and strange events. But there is still room in the world for the unknown and inexplicable.

Ancient archaeological finds

The work of archaeologists has repeatedly presented the world with surprises: the artifacts and household items found have baffled historians. Their antiquity did not correspond to the official version of human development. How to explain the presence of iron weapons among wild tribes unfamiliar with metallurgy? Why were certain objects built? How could they be built if even modern technologies are not capable of reproducing similar ones or simply transporting building materials of the same weight? Get acquainted with some architectural objects around which controversy still does not subside, despite the presence of many articles and scientific theories.

Pyramids

The pyramids of the Egyptian pharaohs, well known throughout the world, existed already 2600 thousand years BC. (this time is determined approximately, the exact age has not yet been established). A lot is known about the life of the ancient Egyptian pharaohs, but many questions still remain unanswered. Why is the angle of inclination along a line that can connect all the pyramids exactly the same as the angle of inclination of Orion's Belt in 10,500 BC? Are they completely the same?

Another inexplicable fact: construction technologies during the reign of the pharaohs do not explain the appearance of such large and majestic buildings. Amazing stories about the curse of the pharaohs raise many questions, but even now it is impossible to fully explain why punishment overtakes everyone who disturbed the peace of the ancient rulers of Egypt.

And one more important and unusual point: the pyramids found on different continents are surprisingly similar to each other. In addition to Egypt, the following can be proud of their huge monuments:

• Latin America (Mayan and Aztec pyramids);
• Andes (religious buildings of Norte Chico);
• China (tombs of the rulers of the Zhou and Zhao, Ming, Tang, Qin, Han, Sui dynasties);
• Rome (Pyramid of Cestius);
• Nubia (city of Meroe);
• Spain (Gumar pyramids);
• Russia (pyramids of the Kola Peninsula, Aryan Temple in Rostov-on-Don).

All religious buildings date back to different centuries, but have a number of similar features. Interesting fact: the artificially created pyramids of the Kola Peninsula were built approximately 10 thousand years ago, which allows us to speak of them as the oldest in the world. And it makes you remember the mysterious Hyperborea, which is considered either a myth or the cradle of all humanity.

It is also worth mentioning underwater finds. It is possible that pyramidal structures have been found in the Bermuda Triangle, which have already been called the legendary Atlantis that went under water. True, there is very little information about the find and it is contradictory. But Japanese underwater pyramidal structures are being studied carefully.

Disputes about their age are still ongoing: some scientists talk about 5 thousand years, others - about 10. Apparently, there is a lot of truth in ancient myths; the history of human development can be changed by new data.

Mysterious finds

Historical places of worship, unusual monuments, strange ancient monuments, interesting archaeological finds have more than once baffled scientists. Sometimes it is very difficult to understand and explain how and why some objects and buildings appeared. A number of objects can be added to the list of the most inexplicable.

Easter Island idols. They are over 1000 years old, but who created them from pressed volcanic ash?

Stonehenge. There are many legends associated with this place: mentions of Druids, the wizard Merlin, and the legendary Holy Grail. But the question is that Stonehenge was created much earlier. This has been precisely established by scientists. Radiocarbon dating suggests an age of 3,500 BC. But this does not stop one from putting forward the most incredible theories about the origin of this mysterious structure. There are already about 200 of them.

Interestingly, in addition to the famous English Stonehenge, there are similar buildings:

• Little Henge in England;
• Karahunj in Armenia;
• ancient stones found in the city of Gela (Italy);
• basalt boulders in Australia (near Melbourne);
• prehistoric earthen henge of Ireland;
• cromlech in the Rostov region (Russia);
• cromlech of Khortitsa island (Ukraine);
• stone blocks of Salem (USA);
• stone forest in Bulgaria.

They are all unique. They are often called ancient observatories, sundials, religious buildings, but their true purpose remains a mystery.

Nazco drawings in Peru. The Nazca Plateau is painted: there are images of birds, animals, geometric shapes. What's unusual about this? Only the scale is amazing; you can see them entirely from a bird's eye view. But they were created about 900 years ago, at that time they seemed to only dream about flights...

Stainless steel column in Delhi. For 1,600 years it has stood in an open-air Indian city. The height of the column is 7 meters; it is not clear how it was smelted. But the most amazing fact is this: rust does not form on the iron, not even a speck.

Kailasanatha Temple. According to legend, seven thousand craftsmen carved a majestic Indian temple over a hundred years using a simple pick and a chisel, moving from top to bottom along a huge rock. How they managed to reproduce such precise forms and maintain all proportions is unclear.

These and other interesting historical finds baffle scientists. Will people ever be able to accurately determine their purpose or method of creation? There is no such confidence. For now we have to be content with more or less plausible theories.

Science is interesting

The history of the development of various sciences is filled with interesting facts. It is no secret that many discoveries were accidental, and sometimes unrelated scientists living in different countries came to the same conclusions almost simultaneously. Or they went down in history as inventors, although they only improved and disseminated other people’s ideas.

Some myths are still stubbornly perceived as real historical events:

• Edison light bulb. He is still considered its inventor, although he only improved an already finished invention, and with the help of his employees after numerous experiments. But at the origins of the creation were the Russian inventors Yablochkov and Lodygin, the Englishman Joseph Swan, the British Frederick de Moleynes and the American John Starr.

Little-known, sometimes deliberately “forgotten” facts from the history of various sciences can significantly change the usual ideas about their development and formation.

Some historical events are associated with animals. Remember the legendary story of how geese saved Rome. It so happens that our smaller brothers become the cause of global upheavals and can change the fate of nations.

Check out the most interesting moments:

• The mass extermination of sparrows in China caused the death of about 30 million people. The disappearance of natural enemies of locusts and caterpillars from the fields has led to their mass reproduction. As a result of the destruction of crops, famine began. And bugs have also multiplied, which also caused a lot of inconvenience and problems for the inhabitants of the Middle Kingdom.

These are negative examples, but there are also positive ones. Pets have saved their owners more than once during earthquakes. They sensed the approaching catastrophe and warned by their behavior of the impending disaster. Seismobiologists have learned to correctly interpret the signals of snakes, birds, fish and mammals.

Unusual medicine

The historical facts about what were sometimes used as medicines are amazing.

Here are some of the most unusual treatments:

• Soothing syrup for children. Nurses and young mothers in England and America in the 19th century used a syrup based on ammonia and morphine. The medicine was considered universal.
• Children were previously treated for cough with heroin, which was used as a morphine substitute.
• Tobacco enema was used in Western Europe for medicinal purposes. By the way, back in the middle of the last century, cigarettes were advertised as a healthy product.
• In the Middle Ages, an iron stake heated over a fire was used to treat hemorrhoids.
• Ancient doctors performed trepanation with a hammer to treat mental disorders; it is not surprising that patients often died right on the operating table.
• It was believed that venereal diseases could be cured with mercury or lead. After such rubbing, people died more often than from the disease itself.

Reincarnation: myth or truth

There are many references in history to the reincarnation of dead people. Should this be considered a myth or does reincarnation exist?

You will seriously think about this if you learn some facts from the lives of great people:

• Napoleon and Hitler. Having studied their biography, it is not difficult to believe in reincarnation; many significant events in the lives of both dictators occurred with an interval of 129 years. 1760 and 1889 are the years of birth of Napoleon and Hitler. Further dates go accordingly: coming to power - 1804 and 1933, conquest of Vienna and attack on Russia - 1812 and 1841, defeat in the war - 1816 and 1945.
• Lincoln and Kennedy. These American presidents are exactly 100 years apart: Lincoln was born in 1818, Kennedy in 1918. And further coincidences: they became presidents in 1860 and 1960, respectively. Both were killed on Friday, Lincoln at the Kennedy Theater, Kennedy in a Lincoln car. Their killers were also born 100 years apart. As were their successors as president: both Johnson Andrew and Lyndon assumed the presidency after the assassination, one born in 1808, the other in 1908.

By studying historical legends, myths and theories, you can learn many interesting facts about humanity, the lives of great people, their discoveries and inventions.

Almost all peoples, nations and countries have historical facts. Today we want to tell you about various interesting facts that happened in the world, which many people know, but it will be interesting to read again. The world is not ideal, just like people, and the facts about which we will tell will be bad. It will be interesting to you, since every reader will learn something educational within the framework of their interests.

After 1703, Poganye Prudy in Moscow began to be called... Chistye Prudy.

During the time of Genghis Khan in Mongolia, anyone who dared to urinate in any body of water was executed. Because water in the desert was more valuable than gold.

On December 9, 1968, the computer mouse was introduced at an interactive devices show in California. Douglas Engelbart received a patent for this gadget in 1970.

In England in 1665-1666, the plague devastated entire villages. It was then that medicine recognized smoking as beneficial, which supposedly destroyed the deadly infection. Children and teenagers were punished if they refused to smoke.

Only 26 years after the founding of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, its agents received the right to bear arms.

In the Middle Ages, sailors deliberately inserted at least one gold tooth, even sacrificing a healthy one. For what? It turns out that it was for a rainy day, so that in case of death he could be buried with honor far from home.

The world's first mobile phone is the Motorola DynaTAC 8000x (1983).

14 years before the sinking of the Titanic (April 15, 1912), a story by Morgan Robertson was published that foreshadowed the tragedy. It is interesting that according to the book, the Titan ship collided with an iceberg and sank, exactly as it actually happened.

DEAN - The leader over the soldiers in the tents in which the Roman army lived, 10 people each, was called the dean.

The most expensive bathtub in the world is carved from a very rare stone called Caijou. They say that it has healing properties, and the places of its extraction are kept secret to this day! Its owner was a billionaire from the United Arab Emirates, who wished to remain anonymous. Le Gran Queen price is $1,700,000.

The English admiral Nelson, who lived from 1758 to 1805, slept in his cabin in a coffin that was cut out of the mast of an enemy French ship.

The list of gifts for Stalin in honor of his 70th birthday was published in advance in newspapers more than three years before the event.

How many types of cheese are produced in France? The famous cheese maker Andre Simon mentioned 839 varieties in his book “On the Cheese Business.” The most famous are Camembert and Roquefort, and the first appeared relatively recently, only 300 years ago. This type of cheese is made from milk with the addition of cream. After only 4-5 days of ripening, a crust of mold appears on the surface of the cheese, which is a special fungal culture

The famous inventor of the sewing machine, Isaac Singer, was simultaneously married to five women. In total, he had 15 children from all the women. He called all his daughters Mary.

27 million people died in the Great Patriotic War.

One of the unusual records for traveling by car belongs to two Americans - James Hargis and Charles Creighton. In 1930, they traveled over 11 thousand kilometers in reverse, traveling from New York to Los Angeles and then back.

Even two hundred years ago, not only men, but also women participated in the famous Spanish bullfights. This took place in Madrid, and on January 27, 1839, a very significant bullfight took place, because only representatives of the fairer sex took part in it. The Spaniard Pajuelera received the greatest fame as a matador. Women were banned from bullfighting in the early 20th century, when Spain was ruled by fascists. Women were able to defend their right to enter the arena only in 1974.

The first computer to include a mouse was the Xerox 8010 Star Information System minicomputer, introduced in 1981. The Xerox mouse had three buttons and cost $400, which corresponds to almost $1,000 in 2012 prices adjusted for inflation. In 1983, Apple released its own one-button mouse for the Lisa computer, the cost of which was reduced to $25. The mouse became widely known thanks to its use in Apple Macintosh computers and later in the Windows OS for IBM PC compatible computers.

Jules Verne wrote 66 novels, including unfinished ones, as well as more than 20 novellas and short stories, 30 plays, and several documentary and scientific works.

When Napoleon and his army headed for Egypt in 1798, he captured Malta along the way.

During the six days that Napoleon spent on the island, he:

Abolished the power of the Knights of Malta
-Reformed the administration with the creation of municipalities and financial management
-Abolished slavery and all feudal privileges
-Appointed 12 judges
-Layed the foundations of family law
-Introduced primary and general public education

65-year-old David Baird ran his own marathon to raise money for research into prostate and breast cancer. In 112 days, David traveled 4,115 kilometers, while pushing a car in front of him. And so he crossed the Australian continent. At the same time, he was on the move every day for 10-12 hours, and during the entire time he ran with a wheelbarrow, he covered a distance equal to 100 traditional marathons. This courageous man, having visited 70 cities, collected donations from Australian residents in the amount of about 20 thousand local dollars.

Lollipops appeared in Europe in the 17th century. At first, they were actively used by healers.

The group “Aria” has a song called “Will and Reason”, few people know that this is the motto of the Nazis in fascist Italy.

A Frenchman from the town of Landes, Sylvain Dornon, traveled from Paris to Moscow, walking on stilts. Setting off on March 12, 1891, covering 60 kilometers every day, the brave Frenchman reached Moscow in less than 2 months.

The capital of Japan, Tokyo, is currently the largest city in the world with a population of 37.5 million people.

Rokossovsky is a marshal of both the USSR and Poland.

Despite the popular belief that the transfer of Alaska to the United States of America was carried out by Catherine II, the Russian Empress had nothing to do with this historical deal.

One of the main reasons for this event is considered to be the military weakness of the Russian Empire, which became obvious during the Crimean War.

The decision to sell Alaska was made during a special meeting that took place in St. Petersburg on December 16, 1866. It was attended by the entire top leadership of the country.

The decision was made unanimously.

Some time later, the Russian envoy in the US capital, Baron Eduard Andreevich Stekl, proposed to the American government to buy Alaska from the Republic of Ingushetia. The proposal was approved.

And in 1867, for 7.2 million gold, Alaska came under the jurisdiction of the United States of America.

In 1502–1506 Leonardo da Vinci painted his most significant work - a portrait of Mona Lisa, the wife of Messer Francesco del Giocondo. Many years later, the painting received a simpler name - “La Gioconda”.

Girls in Ancient Greece got married at the age of 15. For men, the average age for marriage was a more respectable period - 30 - 35 years. The father of the bride himself chose a husband for his daughter and gave money or things as a dowry.

The most interesting historical facts about different things updated: September 4, 2018 by: website