History Archives - Page 8 of 13 - Interesting Facts

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.

Toothpaste was invented by the ancient Egyptians.

Dynamite attached to a timer

You could once order dynamite through the Sears catalog.

John Tyler, the 10th president, had a living grandson until 2025.