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Ancient Egyptians had a 70-day workweek.
Workers on pyramid construction sites would work for 70 days straight, followed by a 30-day rest period. This schedule was tied to the flooding of the Nile River, which made construction impossible during certain periods. Workers received full pay during their rest periods.
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The longest peace treaty negotiation was over a comical dispute about cheese.
The 'War of the Golden Stool' between Britain and the Ashanti Empire had its peace treaty negotiations last...
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Vikings used to ski for fun and worship.
Archaeological evidence shows Vikings had a god of skiing, Ullr, and would hold skiing competitions and festivals. They...
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The shortest war in history lasted only 38 minutes between Britain and Zanzibar.
The Anglo-Zanzibar War began at 9:02 AM on August 27, 1896, when the British launched a naval bombardment...