Ancient Egyptians held cats in the highest esteem, considering them divine beings worthy of adoration and reverence. The goddess Bastet, depicted as a lioness or a woman with the head of a lioness, embodied the protective and nurturing qualities associated with felines.
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The Sumerians of ancient Mesopotamia developed one of the earliest known writing systems, known as cuneiform, around 3200 BCE. Originally pictographic, cuneiform evolved into a complex script consisting of wedge-shaped characters impressed onto clay tablets.
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The Zapotec civilization, renowned for its advanced understanding of architecture and urban planning, left behind impressive ballcourt complexes that served as focal points for communal activities.
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In this book you will find 41 chapters of various subject matter with 15 to 20 factoids per chapter. When compiling the information, we choose factoids that are unusual, sometimes absurd and generally unknown to all except the most curious minds.
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This book is the second volume of the extremely successful Fantastic Factoids Series of books. Volume two has 41 new chapters, 800 new factoids, and over 200 illustrations. Here are some examples of chapters and content covered .
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Microraptor, a fascinating dinosaur from the Early Cretaceous era, offers valuable insights into the evolution of flight and the transition from dinosaurs to birds. Residing in what is now China, Microraptor belonged to the dromaeosaur group, characterized by their bird-like features and close relationship to modern avians.
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Carnotaurus was a large theropod dinosaur known for its distinctive horns above its eyes and unusually short arms, even for a dinosaur of its size. This dinosaur lived during the Late Cretaceous period in what is now South America and was a member of the abelisaur family.
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Protoceratops, a diminutive ceratopsian dinosaur hailing from the Late Cretaceous era, offers intriguing glimpses into prehistoric ecology and behavior. Inhabiting the vast landscapes of present-day Mongolia, Protoceratops boasted distinctive features such as a parrot-like beak and a notable frill adorning the back of its skull.
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George Washington was born on February 22, 1732, in Westmoreland County, Virginia. He was a pivotal figure in American history and one of the most influential leaders of the Revolutionary War era .
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Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13, 1743, in Shadwell, Virginia into a prominent Virginia family of planters and landowners. He received a classical education at the College of William and Mary where he developed a keen interest in law, philosophy, and politics.
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Benjamin Franklin, born on January 17, 1706, in Boston, Massachusetts, was a polymath and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. His diverse talents and contributions spanned science, politics, diplomacy, literature, and invention.
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Fantastic Factoids “The Iconic Figures” Edition 150 Visionaries who shaped the world. Discover the compelling stories of 150 extraordinary individuals who shaped the course of history through their unparalleled influence.
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