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20 Not-Well-Known Historical Facts You Won't Learn in School

Of all the things we've learned in our school history classes — that in 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue, how a stitch in time saved nine, and whatever the heck there is to know about the Teapot Dome Scandal — more than a few important tidbits fell by the wayside. 


For example, did you know that we live closer in time to the T-Rex than the T-Rex did to the Stegosaurus? Or that bats almost played an integral role in World War II bombings?

From Annie Oakley's side hustle to the woman who is widely considered to be the first female president of the United States, here are 20 shocking facts you most certainly did not learn in history class.

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