8 Weird and Wonderful Historical Facts No One Ever Told Us About!
The world is full of strange and wonderful events.
The annuls of history are filled the most bizarre facts that, for the most part, remain in the shadows. But, every once in a while you learn about some truly bizarre historical tidbits that really just make you think. Here are 8 strange history and science facts that we could scarcely believe!
8) Jujubes Are Named for a Chinese Fruit
We know them as candies, but the name comes from a Chinese date-like fruit. While the two may have nothing to do with each other in the flavor department, it’s fascinating to learn the real fruit had many culinary and medicinal uses across the world.
But, the candy flavors don’t bear any real relation to the fruit. In fact, the original flavors were lemon, violet, rose, mint, and lilac.
7) The Coast Guard Once Had Another Name
The “U.S. Lifesaving Service” was one of the organizations that eventually combined to form the Coast Guard in 1915. The other four were the Revenue Cutter Service, the Lighthouse Service, the Steamboat Inspection Service, and the Bureau of Navigation.
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