In the middle ages, nutmeg was the most expensive spice. Not because of the taste and smell, but because of the belief that it protected against the plague.
The shortest war in history was between Zanzibar and England in 1986, but lasted only 38 minutes. The shortest war ended with the capitulation of Zanzibar.
Matt Groening, the author of all time favorite cartoon "The Simpsons," has put his initials in the drawing of Homer Simpson the “M” is located in his hair, and the “G” in his ears.
In one year an average man consumes around 1000 kilograms of food and drinks.
Honey is the only food that will never spoil.
The Subjects of Louis IX the King of France were branded with a hot iron as a sign of loyalty.
