Did you know that The Mycenaean civilization from Ancient Greece used to bury their elites in tombs that were shaped like beehives. The tombs were called tholos tombs. These tombs appeared during the late Bronze Age between 1500-1200 BCE
#AncientGreece #Bronzeage

Did you know that the Shark in Jaws actually has a nickname? During production, the crew nicknamed the shark after Steven Spielberg’s lawyer Bruce Ramer. The shark was never given a true name so Bruce has stuck since. Even in (2003) Finding Nemo; the shark is also named Bruce! #Jaws #StevenSpielberg

Did you know that the Las Vegas Raiders logo is reportedly inspired by American Movie Star Randolph Scott. He acted in multiple Western films including “Ride the High Country” in 1962. #RaiderNation

Did you know that the original 1954 Godzilla’s roar was created using a double bass and using a black leather glove with pine resin to create friction. #Godzilla #Movies

Did you know that in Ancient Greece, they believed that redheads would become vampires after death! The reason for this superstition is because redheads resemble Slavic people whose folklore includes vampires. And the light skin with light eyes also were sensitive to light furthering the lore.

Did you know during 18th century England, pineapples were once a high-class status symbol? Pineapples were rare and very hard to transport to England. People who could afford one would carry it around to show off how wealthy they were.

Did you know that the University of Oxford is older than the Aztec Empire? Oxford opened its doors in 1096. The Aztec empire is said to have been formed in 1325 from the founding city of Tenochtitlan.

Did you know Abraham Lincoln is in the wrestling hall of fame? The 6’4 president had only one loss among his 300 challengers.

Did you know that the leaning tower of Pisa never stood up straight. The tower is currently leaning 4 degrees to the side. Midway through construction, the tower began to dip and no one knew why, so they finished it. It turns out the foundation is built on soft clay and that’s why it sunk in.

Did you know that Cleopatra lived closer to the invention of the IPhone than the creation of the pyramids? Cleopatra lived around 50 BC, much closer to the construction of the Pyramids of Giza.

Did you know that on Christmas Day 1914, British and German soldiers stationed on the westerns front made a truce where they exchanged gifts, sing carols and even play football (soccer)

Did you know that the submarine USS Barb (SS-220). Is the only known vessel to sink a train? During WW2, the USS Barb landed on the Japanese mainland and rigged a 55-pound demolition charge on the train-tracks so as the train passed it would blowup.