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When Christoper Columbus returned to Spain, he was jailed for mistreating the native population of Hispaniola. #ColumbusDay
In 1982, when Argentinian Navy invaded Falklands Islands, the Falkland Island Defence Force told London "we have lots of new friends".
The 6th US President, John Quincy Adams was sworn into Office by placing his hand on a law book rather than the Bible.
When Pirates released Julius Caesar after taking a ransom, he returned and crucified the pirates.
The Union Jack is called the Union Jack only when on a ship. Otherwise, it is the Union Flag.
In 1816, the Island of Tristan da Cunha was colonised by a Scottish corporal from Kelso after the death of Napoleon.
Queen Victoria disliked being pregnant and hated viewed breast-feeding and famously said newborn babies were ugly
In the Victorian time in the UK, you could be hanged to death for writing a threatening letter.
In 15 years of ruling, Alexander the Great never lost a single battle. His tactics are still studied today.
Incan Emperor Pachacuti allegedly made bone-flutes and skin-drums from the bodies of his conquered enemies. He also wore necklaces made of their teeth.