History Archives - Page 5 of 13 - Interesting Facts

The last surviving Civil War veteran died in 1956.

The first motorcycle had more wheels than the first car.

The original name of the Bank of America was ‘Bank of Italy.’

The oldest known musical instrument is thought to be a Neanderthal flute.

One family has served in Congress continuously since 1933.

Canned food predates the can opener by almost 50 years.