FACTS

Abdul Kassam Ismael, Grand Vizier of Persia in the tenth century, carried his library with him wherever he went. Four hundred camels carried the 117,000 volumes.

About two hundred years before the birth of Christ, the Druids used mistletoe to celebrate that winter was approaching.

After the U.S Civil War, about 33%-50% of all U.S. paper currency in circulation was counterfeit.

Among the Buganda people of Uganda, the widows of a deceased king have the honour of drinking beer in which the dead king's entrails have been cleaned.

Arabic numerals were not invented by Arabs, but were invented in India by the Hindus.

Before 1883, the three-cent U.S. stamp was also used for advertising. The advertisment was located on the back of the stamp for various products.

Celtic warriors sometimes fought their battles naked, their bodies dyed blue from head to toe.

During the 1600's, boys and girls in England wore dresses until they were about seven years old.

During the 16th century, newly married couples in France had to stand naked outdoors while the groom kissed the bride's left foot and big toe as part of traditional customs.