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Vikings used fungus-infected rye bread to start fires.
The Vikings discovered that bread made from ergot-infected rye would spontaneously combust when stored in damp conditions. They would carry this bread on raids to quickly start fires. This phenomenon was due to the ergot fungus creating highly flammable compounds.
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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...