King George II might of been monarch of Great Britain, but he died in manner not suited for a king. Heart-problems caused his demise, which happened while he was on the toilet. By the time they found him on the floor, it was too late to do much.
Fun Fact: When Mass Groups Started Dancing Randomly
While dancing has been part of nearly every human culture ever known, there have been several cases of many people (mainly from the 14th-17th centuries) dancing erratically for unreasonable amounts of time. In what is now modern-day France, a group of about 400 people started dancing in the streets without rest for days. Many of…
Fun Fact: What Your Heart Does During a Sneeze
Despite the myth, your heart doesn’t stop beating when you sneeze. It would actually be cardiac arrest if it was.
Fun Fact: First American Train
The first major American train was the steam locomotive known as Tom Thumb. It was built by Peter Cooper in 1820. It was noted to have been in a race against a horse-drawn car and lost due to a mechanical failure.
Fun Fact: First Automobile Accident in America
The first automobile accident occurred in Ohio during 1891. They hit an unseen tree root and spun out of control. The injuries were minor.