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Medieval knights had to learn special exercises to get up if they fell down in armor.
Due to the weight and inflexibility of plate armor, knights needed specific training to stand up if they fell. Called 'ground movements,' these techniques were essential for survival in battle. Without this training, a fallen knight could be as helpless as an upturned turtle and easily defeated by enemies.
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The first person to survive going over Niagara Falls in a barrel was a 63-year-old schoolteacher.
Annie Edson Taylor made history on October 24, 1901, when she went over Niagara Falls in a custom-made...
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Viking women had more rights than most medieval European women.
Norse women could own property, initiate divorce, and inherit land. They were also often in charge of household...
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The first recorded case of a time capsule was in ancient Mesopotamia.
In 1879, archaeologists discovered a clay box containing small objects and inscriptions from King Nabonidus of Babylon (556-539...