History Archives - Interesting Facts

The last American to collect a Civil War pension died in 2020.

Lightning strikes during strong thunderstorm at night

A man was struck by lightning seven times and survived.

The last U.S. president with facial hair was William Howard Taft.

The phrase “Don’t mess with Texas” was created to discourage road littering.

The first-ever speeding ticket was issued to a driver going 8 miles an hour.

The world’s oldest mummies are in Chile.