The word “chivalry” comes from the French cheval, which can be translated as "horse soldiery", but later in the 14th century it became associated with knightly ideals. nudes
The Eiffel Tower Can Be 15 cm Taller in Summer: Due to thermal expansion, the metal expands when it gets hot, making the tower slightly taller during warmer months.
The Code of Hammurabi is one of the earliest written legal codes, established by the Babylonian king Hammurabi. The code consists of 282 laws with scaled punishments, depending on social status (slaves, free men, etc.).
The brain of adult men is approximately 10% larger than that of women. Because men are typically taller and have more muscle mass than women, their brains require more neurons to control the body.
Aprons date back over 3,600 years, first appearing around 1600 BCE as half-aprons made from linen, wool, or hemp—used by workers to protect their garments. The bib-style apron, like the one you’re rocking, posed full coverage and grew in popularity b
A War Was Fought Over a Bucket
Fact: The War of the Oaken Bucket (1325) was between the Italian city-states of Modena and Bologna. It started when Modena stole a wooden bucket from Bologna!