Human World

Many sailors used to wear gold earrings so that they could afford a proper burial when they died

A South African monkey was once awarded a medal and promoted to the rank of corporal during World War I

Sliced bread was patented by a jeweller, Otto Rohwedder, in 1928. He had been working on it for 16 years

An American aircraft in Vietnam shot itself down with one of its own missiles

Albert Einstein was once offered the Presidency of Israel. He declined saying he had no head for problems

Ralph and Carolyn Cummins had 5 children between 1952 and 1966, all were born on the 20 February

Atilla the Hun is thought to have been a dwarf

In 1726, at only 7 years old, Charles Sauson inherited the post of official executioner

Custer was the youngest General in US history, he was promoted at the age of 23

It was the custom in Ancient Rome for the men to place their right hand on their testicles when taking an oath. The modern term 'testimony' is derived from this tradition

Paul Revere was a dentist