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🕰️ 5 Mind-Blowing Historical Facts You Probably Didn’t Know
History is full of surprises — some fascinating, some bizarre, and some that blur the lines between myth and fact. Here are five historical tidbits that will definitely make you see the past in a new light!
1. Herodotus: The Father of History… and Myths?
Herodotus, often called the “Father of History,” was the first to record major historical events. But did you know? He often mixed real events with legends and rumors — making his writings a mix of fact and fiction.
2. The World’s Oldest Printed Book Isn’t the Bible
While many assume Gutenberg's Bible was the first, the Diamond Sutra, a Chinese Buddhist text, was printed way back in 868 AD — nearly 600 years earlier!
3. Chocolate = Money? Ask the Aztecs!
In ancient Aztec civilization, cocoa beans weren’t just for drinking — they were actual currency. You could literally buy things with chocolate!
4. Ancient Greeks Used Breadcrumbs as Erasers
Before rubber erasers were invented, the clever Greeks used breadcrumbs to erase writing from parchment and wax tablets.
5. Charles Dickens Slept Facing North – For Creativity!
Famous author Charles Dickens believed sleeping facing north improved his creativity and health. Quirky — but hey, maybe it worked for him!
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