The first sound recording ever made: “Mary Had a Little Lamb” in 1877.
Dumb Facts » 1800s
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In 1848, Niagara Falls stopped flowing for 30 hours because of an ice jam blocking the Niagara River.
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In Victorian times, estate gardeners never planted grape vines without first burying a dead donkey underneath the plot.
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In the 1800’s anyone in England who unsucessfully attempted suicide faced the death penalty.
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In England, in the 1880’s, “Pants” was considered a dirty word.
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“Wanted: Young, skinny, wiry fellows not over 18. Must be excellent riders, willing to risk death daily. Orphans preferred. Wages are $25.00 a week.” This is a mid 1800’s help wanted sign for the Pony Express.