Crucifixion facts
2023-05-24
The only accounts we have of a crucifixion by the Romans are the 4 gospel accounts.
That is via Tom Holland on The Rest Is History.
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Horses in World War 2
2023-05-20
1 million more horses served in World War 2 than World War 1 (2.5 million to 1.5 million).
That is from the The Rest Is History episode on the Year 1940.
100% of WW2 civilian deaths on the US mainland were from balloon attacks
2023-05-14
Six civilians died on the US mainland during World War II, all from a balloon bomb launched in Japan that landed in Eastern Oregon. These were the only civilian deaths of the war on the US mainland
India fact of the day
2023-05-13
Since 2012, @timesofindia could have run a daily headline:
— Hannah Ritchie (@_HannahRitchie) February 5, 2023
"130,000 Indians gained access to electricity today".
Every *day*. https://t.co/kOlkl9zlVZ
Swiss cheese
2023-05-13
American cheese was invented in Switzerland by two food chemists, Walter Gerber and Fritz Stettler. Apparently it's made from emmental with sodium citrate added to extend the shelf life.
Discovered via the Kroger App (not joking! they have crazy interesting food facts on their loading screen) and confirmed via Thrillist.