The Hundred Years’ War Lasted a Hundred Years Myth
The Hundred Years’ War lasted from 1337 to 1453, 116 years. The Second Hundred Years’ War lasted from 1688–1815, 137 years.
Military
Military is the armed forces of a given country.
Carrots Improve Your Vision Fact
Carrots can improve your vision if your body is deficient in vitamin A, but the popularity of carrots has more to do with a food shortage during WWII than beta-carotene.
The Census is Relatively Modern Myth
Censuses have been around since ancient Babylon. Historically, a census was a register of people and property used to determine taxes and organize society.
U.S. Spends More on Military Than Any Country Fact
The US spends far more on its military than any other country (but not when compared to GDP). In 2015 America spent about $600 billion on U.S. defense spending.
A U.S. Submarine Day is 18 hours long, Not 24 Myth
At sea, a typical U.S. submarine day is 18 hours long, not 24. Crews are separated into 3 different watch sections with 6 hours on watch and 12 off.
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