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15 Mind-Blowing History Facts You Never Knew (Even If You're a Buff!)

Brush up on your history knowledge with 15 incredible facts that most people miss in the textbooks! This whistle-stop tour through time, perfect for history buffs like you, will have you saying "wow" in just 9 minutes. From ancient inventions to surprising events, get ready to be amazed!

In this video, you'll discover:
• Germany uncovers 2,000 tons of unexploded bombs every year.
• When Marcus Crassus died, molten gold was poured down his throat.
• The UK government collected postcards as intelligence for the D-Day landings.
• In Ancient Asia, death by elephant was a popular form of execution.
• The Luftwaffe had a master interrogator whose tactic was being as nice as possible.
• The Vikings were the first Europeans to discover America.
• There were female Gladiators.
• Rasputin survived being poisoned and shot.
• It was named the Colosseum because it was next to a statue called the Colossus.
• The Colosseum was originally clad entirely in marble.
• Julius Caesar was stabbed 23 times.
• In the Ancient Olympics, athletes performed naked.
• The world’s most successful pirate in history was a lady.
• Alexander the Great was buried alive… accidentally.
• Augustus Caesar was the wealthiest man to ever live in history.

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