Historical Facts That Are Hard To Believe

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History is filled with astonishing facts, like a dog extinguishing a bomb, or a horde of bunnies attacking Napoleon, here are some things to know.

A Brave Great Dane’s Medal-Winning Act

During World War II, a Great Dane named Juliana was awarded the Blue Cross Medal for a heroic act

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Alexander the Great’s Mysterious "Death"

He likely suffered from Guillain-Barré Syndrome, which left him paralyzed but mentally aware at the time of his death.

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Female Gladiators in Ancient Rome

They fought like their male counterparts, but their presence in the arena was far less common.

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Ching Shih: The World’s Most Successful Pirate

Ching Shih, once a prostitute in China, became history’s most successful pirate.

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The Avengers: A Real Life Nazi Hunter Group

A group of Jewish assassins known as "The Avengers" hunted down Nazi war criminals after World War II.

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Olympic Competitions  in Fine Art

From 1912 to 1948, the Olympic Games included competitions in fine arts such as literature, architecture, sculpture, painting and music.

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Napoleon’s Battle with Bunnies

During a rabbit hunt, Napoleon Bonaparte once found himself overwhelmed by a group of bunnies.

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