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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 15 years of ruling, Alexander the Great never lost a single battle. His tactics are still studied today.
Ancient Romans celebrated "Saturnalia", a festival in which slaves and their masters would exchange roles.
Historians believe, King Alfred was probably the best king to serve Britain. He created a navy, established law, stable economy & education.
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.
Due to the build-up of gases in his stomach, the obese William the Conqueror exploded at his funeral, covering the monks of Caen Abbey in his rotten guts.
Since 1945 all British tanks have been equipped with tea making facilities.
In the Victorian time in the UK, you could be hanged to death for writing a threatening letter.
You could be hanged to death if found to have stolen from a shipwreck in Victorian time in the UK.