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Article created by: Greta Jaruševičiūtė

Probably one of the best things about education in the digital age is just how accessible it is. One click away and you get some of the best bits of knowledge you otherwise would have gone all the way to the library for, hoping to find what you were looking for. The problem with that is that you always have to know what you’re interested in in the first place.

Unlike the Weird History Twitter page that offers some of the most entertaining facts from all kinds of areas: it's pure entertainment in its educational form. Created by Andrew Rader more than a decade ago, in September 2011, Weird History has gained a following of 182.3K and counting adoring fans who never miss a new fact, bit of trivia, and piece of history to add to their memory.

Below the newest Weird History batch awaits you, so upvote your favorite posts! And after you’re done, be sure to check out Bored Panda’s previous features from the page here and here.

More info: Twitter (Weird History) | Twitter (Andrew) | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Andrew-Rader.com

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Medal awarded to Great Dane Juliana during WW2 for extinguishing incendiary b**b, showcasing weird history and odd wartime facts.

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    1947 historic wedding dress made from silk parachute that saved groom's life during war, showcasing weird history facts.

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    Black and white photo of a smiling suffragette in 1916 wearing pants and a wide-brimmed hat beside a vehicle.

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    Black and white image of Mark Twain reading a newspaper, illustrating weird history with interesting and odd facts.

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    Close-up of Benjamin Franklin’s portrait on currency with a tweet sharing a weird history fact about the Declaration of Independence.

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    Ancient Greek floor mosaic discovered in Turkey, showing detailed faces and geometric patterns in an archaeological site.

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    Split image showing a large 1950s electronic computer moving and a modern tiny computer in the same location decades later.

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    Historical ships docked at harbor illustrating a weird history fact about Danish oak trees planted after 1807 defeat.

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    Three cats dressed in vintage outfits sitting beside a candle, illustrating weird history and odd moments from 1914.

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    Historic photo of a weird history political snowball fight between Republicans and Democrats in front of the Capitol in 1921.

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    Paul Kinnear
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Republicans would get the Supreme Court to allow them to put rocks in theirs

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    Three men in 1920s attire taking a group selfie with an early box camera, illustrating weird history moments.

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    Black and white photo of a young Prince Charles appearing bored during Queen Elizabeth II’s 1952 coronation, weird history post.

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    Oldest operational astronomical clock in Prague from 1410, tracking the Sun, Moon, and constellations, from weird history posts.

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    Vintage watch with rolled maps from the 1920s showing odd and interesting history from Weird History account.

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    Ancient Egyptian cat ring 2700 years old showcasing weird history and interesting ancient artifacts.

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    Historical tweet highlighting the last king of Hawaii’s global travels, popularizing hula, ukulele, and surfing from weird history posts.

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    Carved mammoth ivory sculpture showing the oldest known human face over 25,000 years old, from weird history posts.

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    Ancient wooden board game from Tutankhamun's era featuring carved pieces and hieroglyphics, showcasing weird history.

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    Black and white photo of Charlie Chaplin and Albert Einstein dressed formally at a 1931 movie premiere, weird history moment.

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    Black and white photo of Oskar Schindler surrounded by people in Jerusalem, 1962, showcasing a weird history moment.

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    Ancient 700-year-old house carved into rocks in Iraq, showcasing unique weird history architecture and living spaces.

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    Intricate golden pocket watch crafted for Marie Antoinette admirer, featured in weird history's best posts.

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    Ornate historic library interior with wooden tables and chairs, showcasing weird history's interesting and odd architectural details.

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    Vintage black and white photo of a boy with a large boar, illustrating weird history’s odd and interesting moments.

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    Vintage funny cat pictures from weird history showing cats around a dinner plate and a cat in a miniature carriage.

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    Worker standing on cables of Golden Gate Bridge during construction in 1935, illustrating weird history and odd historical moments.

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    Ancient Athenian silver coins featuring a profile and an owl, illustrating weird history facts about voluntary taxes.

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    George Washington's dentures made from elephant ivory and walrus tusks shown in a historical Weird History post.

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    View of ancient green rolling hills in Tuscany with a rustic farmhouse illustrating weird history landscapes.

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    Tomb carved from a single giant rock in Arabia almost 2,000 years ago, showcasing weird history and ancient architecture.

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    Ancient Roman illustrated children's book showing recipes for wine making and beer brewing with historical drawings.

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    Early photography showing the historic junction of Steep and Trenchard streets in Bristol, England, from weird history posts.

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    Stepwell in India with elaborate tiers and staircases, showcasing weird history and interesting architectural design.

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    Man riding a large deer on a snowy street in early 1900s Canada, showcasing weird history and odd moments.

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    Historic photo of Tsar Nicholas II and princes goofing around, showcasing weird history’s interesting and odd moments from 1899.

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    Black and white portrait of Abraham Lincoln without whiskers, illustrating a weird history fact about his appearance.

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    Black and white photo of elephants wearing earmuffs in 1969 near Heathrow, showcasing weird history and odd facts.

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    Ancient Greek coin featuring an octopus design, shared in a Weird History account post about odd historical artifacts.

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    Tweet from Weird History sharing a fact about the Great Pyramid being the tallest building for 3897 years.

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    Prison cell of Al Capone in 1929 with vintage furniture showcasing weird history and odd historical facts.

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    Transcript of Martin Luther King Jr.'s grades showing a C+ in public speaking, shared by Weird History.

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    C Hendrix
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually, it looks like he got a C+ in Church Music, and an F in Public Speaking as well as Choir.

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    Ancient Assyrian clay tablet showing cuneiform text, illustrating weird history and interesting odd facts.

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    Medieval castle on a hill during the Crusades, linked to weird history stories of odd and funny historical events.

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