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According to a survey from the American Historical Association, two thirds of people in the US consider history to be no more than a collection of names, dates and events. But we know that the story of our world is living, breathing and so much more than that. So regardless of whether or not history was your favorite subject in school, pandas, we’re certain we’ve got some fun facts down below that will pique your interest!

We’ve taken a trip to the Blowing Fact Instagram account, which shares historical information that you probably didn’t learn in school, so enjoy reading through these fascinating facts and be sure to upvote the ones that inspire you to do a deep dive into history’s archives. And keep reading to find a conversation between Bored Panda and history expert Jaunting Jen!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

354 years later... "But MuH FrEeDoMs! I can't breathe while wearing a mask, boo hoo!"

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It’s always great to continue our education, pandas, so if you’re looking to learn something new today, you’re in luck. The Blowing Fact Instagram account has shared over 3,000 posts featuring fascinating information that you may have never heard before, and clearly, it’s a crowd favorite, as the page has amassed an impressive 3.9 million followers. From fun facts about celebrities to random tidbits of information about plants and animals, this page just goes to show that there’s no limit to what we can learn!

Blowing Fact is a great resource to add to your Instagram feed, so that while you’re scrolling through and liking all of your best friends’ pics, you can also learn that it’s probably not wise to feed a moose (unless it’s been fed before!) and that 7% of men for some reason believe they could beat a grizzly bear in a fight. You might even find out something that is important for your health to know, such as the fact that staying awake for over 260 hours can cause lifelong effects on your health. So get that rest, pandas! 

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait so y'all don't keep a shotgun with you when you drive? This is America!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What to do if you encounter a wild bear: If it's black, fight back If it's brown, lie down If it's white, say good night

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I’m not proud to admit it, but personally, I was never a fan of history class in school. I found it extremely boring, and I could not for the life of me remember important dates or names. I didn’t see the point! But now I wish I had payed closer attention, because apparently today, American kids know less about history and geography than previous generations. The Nation’s Report Card found that 8th graders in the United States have been scoring lower and lower in recent years on history and geography tests. 

But 8th graders aren’t the only ones struggling, as their scores are indicative of the rest of the nation’s declining knowledge of history and geography. “Many teenagers may not know what the American Revolution was all about, how a city differs from a state, or how to locate the United States on a map of the world,” Natalie Wexler writes for Forbes. “Undergraduates at Texas Tech asked their peers questions like ‘Who won the Civil War?’ and got answers like ‘The South.’ Jimmy Kimmel showed randomly selected adults a blank map of the world and asked them to identify just one country. Not a single person in the video, including at least one with a college degree, was able to comply.” 

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love River Monsters, I wish someone would come up with a new show for Jeremy.

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benstella
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All those lost opportunities for these companies... bet there's no test for alcohol

Astrius
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is the guy wearing a sophisticated mask in front of a pc

Burnt Bagel
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The worlds got to get over that attitude! Old school thinking!

Zophra
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Anyone know why not? Especially because it is legal in some states?

Dana Trahan
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well that’s just stupid. Especially now since it is becoming more and more legal. I would think since that isn’t someone who will be out in the field they would compromise. Also if they need these people even more so.

Rifdoule
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How would they know of cannabis use, say, 2.5 years before?

Lakota Wolf
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I assume they ask the applicants, and they also probably perform a background check. These days, people are idiots and post all kinds of junk to social media, so maybe some applicants used to post on Snapchat how they were smoking a blunt, etc. They probably also do character background checks and talk to friends and family, etc. who might happen to mention if you were a regular weed user.

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OmBoyGanesh
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is an older requisite and may be a little more fluid today. Actual criminal record and type of crimes is more important. Also, this may apply to an employee, but definitely doesn’t (always; often) apply to contractors, for which most “hackers” are.

Bobby
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not exactly true. An employee must be cannabis free, but a contractor doesn't.

Elio
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just let them have their weed. Seems kind of dumb as weed is gradually getting legalized.

Grace Smith
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If they want good hackers they may want to lower their standards slightly

Ryan Parker
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unfortunately, Biden’s FBI is now the most corrupt organization in the world.

Lindy Mac
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love the gloves and goggles on this hacker... always makes things easier.

April Pickett
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't understand why that is a criteria. There's somebody with a stick up his a** trying to get hackers to live straight. I hope that's impossible.

Riley Quinn
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because Congress would rather spend their time with foolish legislation than just legalize cannabis and move on to other issues. I don't think the FBI can legally look the other way on this issue. Even they know it's dumb.

Jared Robinson
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The FBI and CIA are the number 1 drug dealers in america, The president that instilled prohibition of alcohol made sure to have a f*****g wet bar in the white house. All true by the way. You really think that if the best hackers were on lsd but could still hack the hackiest hacks of all hacks the government would care? f**k no they would give them the better drugs to make even better hackiest hacks of all time. Do you not know that the first prolific use of LSD was by our government trying to see if people could f*****g astral project? once again this is b******t

Tony Bussert
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They changed this recently because they know they can't get the best if they don't.

PunnyPanda
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who wants to be a millionaire! (Awesome snap judgement podcast about this fact! Look it up!)

Sarra R
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Since I haven't partaken since 92, I maybe should apply for this. Though I think they also check background and talk to family and friends to learn how you are as a person, etc. LOL If someone hates you or is jealous, bye bye job potential. Oh if you have any debt past or current, bye bye opportrunity also. They're the strictest get-a-job job out there aside from the CIA.

Rigor Moreno
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are they tested also after being hired and already working for a while?

JayhawkJoey
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But go ahead and drink a fifth of Jack per night, and you're hired!

Lyone Fein
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am pretty sure that drug tests can't detect use that far back.

Sportsgal
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hair and nails show long term use. Current fed employee and former drug counselor. 🙂

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Anthony Ramirez
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We are Anonymous. We are legion. We do not forgive and we do not forget. Expect us.

Id row
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yet I'm sure alcohol is fine. Is there any entity more f'd up than the govt and the church?

Steve Robert
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stupid rule that probably eliminates some of the smartest people in the country!

Androgyny Lunacy
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Haha just let um use the stuff.. This proves that weed doesn't make everyone stupid.

John L
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You would think, maybe they should learn to correlate. ☺

Saint Tim the Godless
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They could always just lie about it? I'm not obligated to answer questions which aren't your business with the truth. In fact, I am obligated to make up a lie on the spot. The same should apply to any employer.

madbakes
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's the FBI. If you're an applicant, you should expect a full investigation of your life. If you lie, they're not going to hire you; they will find out.

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Pimpernell
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I recommend switching to alcohol, because that's a legal substance.

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To learn more about how exciting studying history can be, we reached out to blogger, traveler and history teacher Jaunting Jen, who was kind enough to have a chat with Bored Panda about her lifelong love of the subject. “From making paper pyramids in elementary school to my childhood collection of National Geographic magazines, history has always been a part of my life,” Jen shared. “One of my earliest memories is visiting the Town Creek Indian Mound site in North Carolina. It was fascinating! I love studying history because it's like opening the door to another world. No one is too old or too young to enjoy history. There will always be something to learn.”

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Brian Fargo himself has debunked this. It's just an internet rumour which seems to have started on Reddit. Vault Boy is just meant to be a cheery inspirational mascot who's doing a thumbs up and a wink to encourage people.

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We were also curious if there are any parts of history that Jen is partial to, and she shared, “My favorite time periods are ancient Greece and Rome and the ancestral pueblo people of the Southwest U.S.A. Many people don't know we still have buildings standing in America that are over a thousand years old.”

And as for why it’s so important that we educate ourselves about the world’s past, the history expert says, “First, it helps us understand and process current events. Second, history absolutely repeats itself. If we don't know where we came from then we won't know where we're going.”

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Edison won by using a better wheelchaIr which he stole from someone else, whilst Ford blamed the jews.

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If you’re looking to expand your knowledge of history but just aren’t sure where to start, Jen recommends finding something that interests you personally and just starting from there. “It doesn't have to be a tedious academic journal. There are tons of websites out there with brief (but useful) snippets of history. I personally love the World History Encyclopedia. Also, go out and visit any local historic site, even if it's something that you're not particularly interested in. You'd be surprised how much you can learn from the small local places.”

Plus, you can always begin with Jen’s blog, so if you’d like to learn more from the history expert herself, be sure to check out Jaunting Jen right here!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The employee wasn't loyal, he was just lucky that his employer didn't throw him out when he was close to retirement age. Most businesses just don't see human value, unfortunately.

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Unfortunately, many Americans don’t even know much about their own nation’s history. The New York Post reported in 2019 that only 27% of people under the age of 45 in the US can demonstrate a basic understanding of American history, and only 40% of Americans could pass a citizenship test. A quarter of those surveyed did not know that the First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech, and over half didn’t know that Woodrow Wilson was the president during World War I.

But Arthur Levine, president of the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation, doesn’t blame the students for their shortcomings. “Based on our research, this is not an issue of whether high school history teachers are adequately prepared or whether kids study American history in school,” he told the New York Post. “The answer to both questions is yes. This is an issue of how we teach American history. Now it is too often made boring and robbed of its capacity to make sense of a chaotic present and inchoate future."

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who says it's not a party drug now? On an unrelated note, where can I find these?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The ultimate proof that the stock market is just a load of c**p akin to astrology.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's because drains get backed up with things that aren't supposed to be dumped down the sink. Like potato skins, animal fats, etc. Not because digestive issues themselves are causing plumbing issues

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In a previous Bored Panda article, we got in touch with Susan and Beckett, co-hosts of The History Chicks podcast, to hear why they believe it’s so important to remember our past. Their show shines a light on some of the most fascinating women in history who are often overlooked, so the co-hosts shared how it came to be in the first place. “We launched the show in 2011 after Beckett realized there were not only no podcasts on a subject she wanted to learn about (Gilded Age Heiresses), but there were none about Women's History in general," they previously told Bored Panda. "Uttering, 'How hard could it be?' she contacted Susan. 12 years later, we laugh because we knew the answer to her question was, 'Pretty darn hard, starting with a nearly vertical learning curve'."

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"Our favorite part of studying history is discovering the interconnectivity of it all," Susan and Beckett shared. "That people in history aren't all that different from us, they just lived in different times and those times (and people) connect all the way through to modern-day in the most interesting ways."

So why is it important to learn history accurately? "It's important so that we don't perpetuate half-truths, misconceptions, and downright lies," the History Chicks told Bored Panda. "To understand history, we have to see the whole story, not just the soundbites of history. If we just repeat an oversimplified version lacking perspective and context, we only think we know the whole story, but we're not even close. And here's a riddle: Can history repeat itself if the history we're repeating is wrong and incomplete?"

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not 'together', the creature (not always a wolf) tricks her into eating her Grandmother's flesh.

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Have you been inspired to channel your inner historian and do a deep dive into these fun historical facts, pandas? If you find yourself particularly interested in any of these topics, feel free to do your own research, and I’m sure you’ll have some great conversation starters up your sleeve for your next social gathering. Keep upvoting the pics that teach you something new, and then if you’re interested in checking out another list full of tidbits of information that you probably didn’t learn in school, look no further than right here!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I still do this, they take up too much space for one package though so I ship separate parts at a time.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's scary to think the water would be pooled at the loop then someone doesn't make it around the loop and then is stuck in a tube full of water with no way out.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So that's 56 when they aren't in a bad mood. Depending on if you are in a s****y mood or just in general

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Never knew any school that had that and a ton of us smoked. We had to go across the street and dodge the Principal..

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bison is a leaner meet than beef, hopefully they cooked in low and slow with added fat.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't even watch the Superbowl but I guess I have an excuse not to go to work on Monday now.

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