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RIDICULOUS HISTORY FACTS PART XV #shorts #shortsfeed #shortvideos #shortvideo #ai

RIDICULOUS HISTORY FACTS PART XIV #shorts #shortsfeed #shortvideos #shortvideo #ai

The weirdest items ever sold at auction #shorts #shortsfeed #shortvideo Check out these seriously wacky items up for sale that'll make your jaw drop! Marilyn Monroe’s X-Rays: Believe it or not, her X-rays went for a whopping $45,000 in Las Vegas. Her gynaecologist had these gems and, when he kicked the bucket, his kids decided to cash in. Not a bad deal, right? Elvis Presley's lock of hair. Sold for $115,000. It turns out Elvis’ hairdresser had been collecting his trimmings all those years and turned them into a small fortune in 2002. Thrifty at its finest! Ronald Reagan’s Blood: Sold for $3,550 in 2012, this auction raised so much controversy that it got yanked the second time around, thanks to the Presidential Foundation. Queen Victoria’s Undies: These weren't just any undies – they were embroidered with her initials "VR" for Victoria Regina. Pristine and stored in a temperature-controlled room, they fetched $16,300 in 2015. Some people will buy just about anything!

RIDICULOUS HISTORY FACTS PART XI #shorts #history Christopher Columbus didn’t discover America. Columbus explored the Central and South American coasts but he never reached North America Native Americans. It is believed Leif Eriksson, a Viking made to North America Nearly 500 years before the birth of Christopher Columbus. Every one man out of two hundred is considered a direct descendant of Ghengis khan. The first Mongol Emperor, the Genghis Khan, slept with so many women that in present-day every one man out of two hundred is considered a direct descendant of Ghengis khan. The study was published in the journal “European Journal of Human Genetics”. “Fox Tossing” was once a popular sport. Fox Tossing was a competitive blood sport that gained popularity in many parts of Europe especially Germany in the 17th and 18th centuries. It involved throwing live foxes and other animals high into the air.

FAMOUS LAST WORDS PART VI #shorts #shortstory #shortvideo #ai #aiart Marilyn Monroe last words in an interview "When you're famous you run into human nature in a raw kind of way" Chadwick Boseman final words were "I urge you to go outside and take a deep breath" . "We should take advantage of every moment we can to enjoy the simplicity of God's creation." Barbara Walters American broadcast journalist and television personality last words were No regrets — I had a great life. Halyna Hutchins, Ukrainian cinematographer , after being mortally wounded by an accidental gunshot on the set of Rust final words were "That was no good. That was no good at all." Pope Benedict XVI, former head of the Catholic Church last words were "Jesus, I love you." One of the most memorable was a line shared between Stark and his daughter, Morgan. It's initially the latter who says she loves her father "3000," and Stark calls back to this in his final recorded speech at his funeral, locking eyes with his daughter to proclaim, "I love you 3000."

FAMOUS LAST WORDS PART V #shorts #shortstory #shortvideo #ai #aiart Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who wrote the Sherlock Holmes stories, died at age 71 in his garden. He turned to his wife and said, “You are wonderful,” then clutched his chest and died. George Orwell’s last written words were, “At 50, everyone has the face he deserves.” The 1984 author—whose real name was Eric Arthur Blair—died at age 46. Eugene O’Neill last words? “I knew it! I knew it! Born in a hotel room and, goddamn it, dying in a hotel room.” Emily Dickinson last words were, “I must go in, for the fog is rising.” Nearly as poetic as “Because I could not stop for Death – / He kindly stopped for me – / The Carriage held but just Ourselves – / And Immortality.” BeforeErnest Hemingwaydied by suicide, he told his wife Mary, “Goodnight, my kitten.”

Bizarre yet Remarkable Facts about Marie Antoinette #shorts #shortsfeed #shortvideo Believe it or not, she was all about gender-bending fashion. She'd rock male clothing and do things like hunting and horseback riding – stuff not typically considered "queenly." She had this bizarre hamlet on the Palace of Versailles grounds called "Le Petit Trianon." It was basically a glorified play-farm with fake cows and all. She'd pretend to be a shepherdess. Yeah, you read that right! Her marriage to King Louis XVI was rocky, and people gossiped about her having affairs. These rumors certainly didn't endear her to the French public. She had secret pen-pals, like the Swedish count Axel von Fersen. Her clandestine correspondences got her into hot water once they were uncovered. After she was executed, folks were convinced she faked her death. The macabre touch? Her heart was supposedly plucked out and mummified after she died. It passed through many hands and even got auctioned off at some point.

FAMOUS LAST WORDS #shorts #shortsfeed #shortvideo Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France before the French Revolution, was guillotined in 1793. Her last words were, "Pardonnez-moi, monsieur. Je ne l'ai pas fait exprès (Pardon me, sir, I did not do it on purpose)" after accidentally stepping on her executioner's shoe The former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill said, "I'm bored with it all" on his deathbed. The co-founder of Apple Inc. Steve Jobs reportedly said, "Oh wow. Oh wow. Oh wow" before his passing. The Renaissance genius Leonardo da Vinci last words were, "I have offended God and mankind because my work did not reach the quality it should have." The Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa said, "Don't let it end like this. Tell them I said something" before he was shot. The third President of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson's last words were, "Is it the Fourth?"

WEIRD FACTS ABOUT GEORGE WASHINGTON #shorts #shortsfeed #shortvideo Hair Powder Magic: You know that iconic white hair Washington rocked? It wasn't natural. He was all about the hair powder, following the fashion trends of his day. That's what gave him that distinctive look. Whiskey Boss: Believe it or not, George Washington was a whiskey tycoon. He ran one of the biggest whiskey distilleries in the young United States. Talk about multitasking! School of Life: Despite being a big deal in American history, Washington didn't have much formal schooling. He basically taught himself through real-life experiences. No fancy degrees for this guy! Buried Alive Fears: George had this legit fear of being buried alive. So in his will, he wrote that after he died, his body should chill above ground for three days just to make sure he was really, truly dead. Can't blame him for being cautious, I guess!

NAPOLEON'S ROMANTIC ESCAPADES #shorts #shortsfeed #shortvideo Josephine de Beauharnais: Napoleon's first wife, Josephine, was like his OG romantic partner. Their love story? Kind of a rollercoaster with ups and downs. But, eventually, they called it quits because Josephine couldn't give him an heir. Marie Walewska: Napoleon's Polish fling! Rumor has it they had a thing going during all that Napoleonic War chaos. Pauline Bonaparte: Now, this is a little scandalous. Word on the street is that Napoleon's own sister, Pauline, had some extra-close relations with him. Yep, that's a juicy historical tidbit. Désirée Clary: Napoleon and Désirée were supposed to get hitched, but things fell apart, and he went with Josephine instead. And more... Well, let's just say that with all the empire-building, there might've been some other ladies in the picture too. But, the deets on those are kinda murky. Napoleon was more about conquering nations than settling down, it seems!

Weird facts about Winston Churchill #shorts #shortsfeed #shortvideo So, Churchill was all about bubbles, like blowing cigar smoke into a glass of water, creating these smoke-filled bubble masterpieces during meetings. He was all about those long, hot baths, and he'd sometimes dictate while soaking. Oh, and he even had a waterproof phone installed in there to keep business rolling. Later in life, Churchill got into painting, like, seriously into it. He did over 500 paintings, landscapes, and portraits, and even had them shown in fancy galleries. He was crazy about cats, had tons of them. There was even one called "Jock" when he was Prime Minister. Churchy had a thing for polka-dot bow ties. They were like his trademark fashion statement. Churchill was famous for his love of whiskey and brandy, and he had this special "whiskey wall" set up in his bunker during World war 2

Remarkable yet bizarre facts about Isaac Newton #shortsfeed #shorts #shortvideo Newton was into some weird stuff besides his science gig. He was all about alchemy, like the OG chemist. He'd spend loads of time trying to turn regular metals into gold and hunting for that legendary philosopher's stone. Now, his eating habits? Totally bizarre. The guy chowed down on things like mercury, which is pretty darn toxic. He must've thought it had some magical alchemical mojo. And get this, Newton hated music. He couldn't stand it, found it too distracting. He even poked a hole in his window to let in just enough light for work, so he didn't have to shut out the sounds of musicians jamming nearby. But the weirdest of all might be his obsession with the number seven. He thought it held the secrets of the universe and was all mystical and significant. Like, the guy was seven-obsessed.

RIDICULOUS HISTORY FACTS PART X #shorts #history A Chinese emperor escaped an assassin by running around a pillar. After 2 hours, the assassin got bored an went home, and wasn’t charged for his crimes. Sharks have been on earth far longer than trees. The first sharks arose over 100 million years before the first tree. Fallen trees used to not decay because micro-orgranisms that make wood decay didn't exist yet Between the 16th and 18th century, slave ships from Africa raided the Mediterranean and enslaved up to a million people. Sometimes entire islands were captured and taken away. Raids were made on seaside towns of Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, England, the Netherlands and as far away as Iceland, capturing men, women and children. It was so bad that people stopped living on long stretches of coast in Spain and Italy. Elvis died from a heart attack on the toilet because he was straining too hard, later while autopsy-ing him the medical examiners discovered he had 10 kg or 22 pounds of poop in his system.

RIDICULOUS HISTORY FACTS PART IX #shorts #history In 1961, a B-52 bomber experienced a mid-air refueling mishap, resulting in the accidental release of two nuclear bombs over North Carolina. During the recovery, it was revealed that three out of the four safety switches had been set to arm the devices. If not for the fourth switch remaining in the "safe" position, a significant nuclear detonation would have occurred. The initial skirmish of the American Civil War took place on land owned by a Mr. Wilmer McLean. After this battle, he decided to move further away from the conflict. Ironically, four years later, General Lee surrendered to General Grant in Mr. McLean's house. Thus, the war both began and concluded on his property. The second individual to ever brave Niagara Falls in a barrel survived the ordeal but suffered injuries that required a six-month hospitalization. Surprisingly, he passed away 15 years later due to injuries sustained after slipping on an orange peel.

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RIDICULOUS HISTORY FACTS PART VIII #shorts #history The longest-ever US presidential inauguration speech occurred on March 4, 1841, when William Henry Harrison delivered an 8445-word address despite terrible weather. His lengthy speech and the adverse conditions led to him contracting pneumonia, resulting in his death on April 4, making him the shortest-reigning US president. The sole Japanese passenger on the Titanic, Masabumi Hosono, survived the disaster but faced criticism for not "dying honorably" with others. During the era of American colonies, lobster was regarded as a humble and inexpensive food, typically reserved for prisoners and those in servitude, such as slaves. In 1943, the USS O'Bannon encountered the Japanese submarine Ro-34. Initially planning to ram it, they changed course, fearing it might be a mine layer, bringing them very close to the Japanese sub. Unable to use their own guns, the O'Bannon's crew improvised by throwing potatoes. The Japanese crew, mistaking the potatoes for grenades, got distracted and didn't fire their deck cannon. This distraction allowed the O'Bannon to reposition and eventually open fire on the Japanese submarine.