History Archives - Interesting Facts

Jack-o’-lanterns come from an Irish myth about a man named Stingy Jack.

Napoleon’s grandnephew created the forerunner of the FBI.

Maryland’s state sport is jousting.

Antique still life with meat, sausages, salami, lard and a glass of vodka

Radium was added to food and drinks because it was thought to have health benefits.

Close-up of a half-zipped zipper

The first zippers were for shoes.

October was originally the eighth month.