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Struck by lightning more times than Michael Jordan won an NBA championship
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Had the privilege of being the official flatulist or “farter” in the court of King Henry II of England, who ruled from 1154 to 1189
Madison Washington: A Courageous Leader in the Fight for Freedom
Led the most successful slave rebellion in United States history; all around badass.
The Boston Typewriter Orchestra: Tapping Out a Symphony of Quirky Melodies!
Deep in the heart of Boston, there exists a band dedicated to turning these mechanical marvels into instruments of musical brilliance
The 1803 Gatton by-election: The Curious Case of a Single Vote
Only one vote was cast in this pivotal election
The Most Lopsided Football Game In History: Featuring None Other Than John Heisman
This epic clash has gone down in history as one of the most remarkable and lopsided games ever played. And at the center of it all was the iconic football coach, John Heisman.