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Scandals of the Past: Napoleon and the Arsenic Poisoning
Saint Helena, 1821
The official cause of Napoleon’s death was stomach cancer. But in the mid-20th century, a sensational theory emerged:
hair samples revealed high levels of arsenic, a deadly poison.
🔍 This sparked numerous speculations:
— he was poisoned by the British,
— it was an inside job by his allies,
— or the arsenic came from the wallpaper paint in his humid room.
The mystery remains unsolved. Was it a slow assassination? Or just a toxic environment?
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Which of These Three Historical Facts Is a Lie?
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❤️ - Pirates really buried treasure on deserted islands.
🔥 - In Ancient Rome, there were paid public toilets — even the emperor profited from them.
👍 - U.S. President Abraham Lincoln was an experienced wrestler with only one official defeat.
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❗️The lie is #1.
Though it’s a popular trope in books and films, pirates almost never buried treasure. They preferred to quickly divide the loot. But yes — Ancient Rome did have pay toilets, and Lincoln truly had an impressive wrestling record: about 300 matches with only one loss.
The History of an Invention: The Umbrella ☂️
Today, we see the umbrella as a common accessory, but its story began over 3,000 years ago.
📜 The first umbrellas appeared in Ancient Egypt and China — originally used as protection from the sun, not rain. In China, umbrellas were made from silk or paper and coated with wax to repel water — becoming the first waterproof models.
In Europe, the umbrella was long seen as an accessory for aristocrats and women. It wasn’t until the 18th century that London gentleman Jonas Hanway began openly using it in the rain, despite public mockery. He helped normalize its use among men.
Today, the umbrella is a symbol of comfort, style — and sometimes frustration in windy weather. But its journey reflects the evolution of human needs.
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Clothes made of money during hyperinflation in Germany, 1923.
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In 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the nearly untouched tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, preserved for over 3,000 years.
Shortly after, Lord Carnarvon, who financed the expedition, died from a blood infection caused by a mosquito bite.
This sparked the legend of the “Pharaoh’s Curse”. Newspapers reported a series of mysterious deaths among those involved in the excavation. Many believed: those who disturbed the pharaoh’s rest would be punished.
But what do the facts say?
📌 Most key archaeologists, including Carter, lived for many years after.
📌 No unusual death rates were found among the team.
📌 Yet the legend spread — and still fascinates people today.
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The two largest moons of Saturn: Rhea and Titan. Photo taken by a NASA spacecraft, 1980.
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🎬 TOP 5 Historical Films Released in 2010 You Should Watch
1️⃣ The King’s Speech
🇬🇧 Britain, 1930s. King George VI must overcome a stammer to lead his nation through turbulent times. Powerful, personal, and inspiring.
2️⃣ 127 Hours
🧗 The real-life story of Aron Ralston, trapped in a canyon for five days. A tale of survival, grit, and human willpower.
3️⃣ Robin Hood
🏹 A gritty, grounded retelling of the classic English legend. Set during the 12th century — expect archery, rebellion, and stunning battles.
4️⃣ Tamara Drewe
🏡 A modern take on a 19th-century literary classic, filled with satire, countryside drama, and quirky characters. Loosely based on real village life in Victorian England.
5️⃣ Beneath Hill 60
⚔️ Australian WWI drama based on true events. A team of soldiers tunnels under enemy lines to stage one of the war’s most explosive moments.
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The sergeant only had to command: “hay – straw, hay – straw,” and the unit would march in step. In fact, among European peoples, just 300 years ago, only educated people could use the concepts of “left” and “right”—peasants generally could not.
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Which of These Three Historical Facts Is False?
❤️ - During World War II, the British trained seagulls to land on enemy submarines to reveal their location.
🔥 - Napoleon Bonaparte once escaped from prison disguised as a woman.
👍 - In Ancient Rome, there was a tax benefit for men with more than three children.
❓Which of these facts is made up?
✅ Correct Answer: #2.
Napoleon did escape from exile, but he never dressed as a woman — that’s fiction.
However, the British did try using seagulls to detect submarines (it wasn’t effective). And Ancient Rome did grant tax benefits to fathers with large families during Augustus' rule.
Young Princess Diana with her adorable guinea pig named Peanut, 1972.
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A numbering system from the 13th century, invented by Cistercian monks to record any number up to 9999.
The symbol was divided into four quadrants and read in the following order: bottom left, bottom right, top left, and finally top right.
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SCANDALS OF THE PAST: The Pope Who Was Tried… After Death
📍 Italy, 897
In Rome, one of the most bizarre trials in Church history took place — the “Cadaver Synod.” The corpse of the late Pope Formosus was exhumed, dressed in papal robes, and placed on a throne… to be tried.
⚖️ He was accused of violating canon law and having an “illegitimate” pontificate. A deacon answered the charges on behalf of the corpse.
After being found guilty, his body was stripped, three fingers (those used for blessings) were cut off, and the corpse was thrown into the Tiber River.
🕊 Even in brutal medieval times, this trial caused outrage. The next pope was murdered shortly after, and Formosus was posthumously pardoned by his successor.
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A boy from a poor family with a homemade wooden bicycle, 1912.
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The History of the Compass: The Invention that Changed Navigation
The compass is one of the most revolutionary inventions in human history.
It was first used in 3rd century BCE China, but not for navigation — rather for aligning buildings according to Feng Shui principles.
Only in the 11th–12th centuries did sailors begin using the magnetic compass at sea. It allowed them to navigate even in darkness or cloudy skies — without relying on the Sun.
🔄 Thanks to the compass, the Age of Exploration became possible: Columbus, Magellan, and many others sailed beyond the known world.
🧠 One small magnet on a needle — and the world opened up.
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The territories of the Roman Empire from its beginning to its collapse.
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A teenager, with the support of his friends, presents a bouquet to Princess Diana. 1989.
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Balancing on the edge of a 20-story building, New York, 1900.
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In 1923, during a horse race in New York, jockey Frank Hayes suffered a fatal heart attack in the middle of the race.
Remarkably, his horse still crossed the finish line first—with his lifeless body still in the saddle.
Before the race, the horse was considered an underdog with 20:1 odds.
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Animal trainer Yuri Kuklachev losing a chess game to his cat, 1980s.
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An electric bath from 1910. At the time, doctors tried to treat rheumatism using electricity and water.
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The leg of an Argentinosaurus — a giant sauropod from South America. These creatures could reach up to 35 meters in length and weigh up to 100 tons.
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Iron mask of a prisoner preparing for execution. Nuremberg, Germany, 17th century.
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A 3,200-year-old tomb on the west bank of the Nile.
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This is a photo of a submarine from World War I.
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An ancient Egyptian ring featuring an agate frog, dated between 664 and 30 BCE.
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A fearsome weapon of the cavalrymen of the Thirty Years' War. Presented at auction as a "Cavalry sword with a Walloon-type hilt." Northern Europe, 17th century. Total length: 1035 mm.
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A lava flow engulfing a village west of Mount Vesuvius, 1944.
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A ring with a poison compartment and a hidden blade. USA, 1860s.
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