NonDawg What are some random historical facts that most people dont know.

[Utley1992]

The Cresent moon symbol for Islam comes from the old symbol of Constantinople. It was the flag that represented the idea the all were welcome in the city. When the Ottomans took over they just decided to keep it.

The white robes worn by the Knights Templar were originally meant to symbolize the vow of chastity the monks took when joining the order.

The Swastika was not just a Hindu symbol before getting co-opted by the nazis. It was a symbol that was used all around the world, even in the America's centuries before European arrived.

The first American war to not have women serving was WW1. This was due to medical examinations.

Probably the saddest of them all, Kim Kardashian has more followers on Instagram than all of the founding fathers combined.

 

[dawglogic]

There were 112 fatalities building the Hoover Dam, the first, and the last, were Father & Son, they both died on December 20, 13 years apart.

 

[GOPUGA]

Ray Charles never saw Albany Georgia.

 

[boulevarddawg]

In their most recent national championship appearance Alabama lost to a walk-on QB

 

[slobbered]

Jake Fromm played in the Little League World Series

 

[Woodruffdawg]

David Greene and David Pollack played little league together. Teammates since age 6

 

[LrgK9]

Frank Richter played TE for Vince Dooley and LB in the NFL.

 

[CalienteDawg]

From the years 1500-2000, paintings of sunset increase about 25% the two years after the eruption of a major volcano.

Sunset paintings reached their peak the five years after the 1815 eruption of Tambora that caused the year with no summer in 1816.

 

[hlaw416]

Frank Richter played TE for Vince Dooley and LB in the NFL.

Preston Ridlehuber was star of the “Heidi” game for the Raiders

 

[boulevarddawg]

Matt Stafford and Clayton Kershaw went to the same high school

 

[Utley1992]

From the years 1500-2000, paintings of sunset increase about 25% the two years after the eruption of a major volcano.

Sunset paintings reached their peak the five years after the 1815 eruption of Tambora that caused the year with no summer in 1816.

That is one obscure fact!!!! Where did you learn that? Lol

 

[Utley1992]

GT hasn't beaten UGA in Atlanta in regulation since HW was in office

 

[Riskadvisor]

If you take a penny and double it every day for a month, you will have a million dollars.

 

[Utley1992]

If you take a penny and double it every day for a month, you will have a million dollars.

That's not a historical fact, but I dig the energy

 

[CalienteDawg]

That is one obscure fact!!!! Where did you learn that? Lol

I’ve been fascinated with volcanoes since childhood so Tambora and the year without summer has always been of interest.

That summer also gave us Frankenstein and the bicycle (since crops died and then horses died).

 

[3 Pete]

Tigers love pepper they hate cinnamon.

 

[donalsonville_dawg]

The Cresent moon symbol for Islam comes from the old symbol of Constantinople. It was the flag that represented the idea the all were welcome in the city. When the Ottomans took over they just decided to keep it.

The white robes worn by the Knights Templar were originally meant to symbolize the vow of chastity the monks took when joining the order.

The Swastika was not just a Hindu symbol before getting co-opted by the nazis. It was a symbol that was used all around the world, even in the America's centuries before European arrived.

The first American war to not have women serving was WW1. This was due to medical examinations.

Probably the saddest of them all, Kim Kardashian has more followers on Instagram than all of the founding fathers combined.

The Knights Templar were arrested on Friday 13th, hence why it’s considered unlucky

 

[GeorgeWashingtonDawg]

Vladimir Putin’s grandfather was the personal chef for both Lenin and Stalin.

 

[UGAfanindosta]

Madison Bumgartner who won multie World Series for the Giants once dated a girl named Madison Bumgartner.

 

[Tom Dawg]

President John Tyler, President in the 1840s, still has a living grandchild

 

[Jodeco]

Joseph Stalin was a real jerk.

 

[Weyman C. Wannamaker Jr.]

Miss Lippy's car is green

 

[Law Dawg]

Both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died on July 4, 1826, exactly 50 years from the date of the ratification of the Declaration of Independence.

Lincoln’s secretary was named Kennedy. Kennedy’s secretary was named Lincoln.

 

[donalsonville_dawg]

Vladimir Putin’s grandfather was the personal chef for both Lenin and Stalin.

WHAT

 

[GeorgeWashingtonDawg]

WHAT

Imagine the stories little Vlad got sitting in grandpappy’s knee as a lad…

 

[TheRedRain]

Vladimir Putin’s grandfather was the personal chef for both Lenin and Stalin.

I learned that earlier this year… that’s fascinating.

 

[GeorgeWashingtonDawg]

I learned that earlier this year… that’s fascinating.

If you’re interested in it, Bill Whittle has an absolutely incredible series on the early Soviet Union called An Empire of Terror. It’s incredibly well done, just like his Cold War series. Some really wild stuff in it that hardly anyone has ever heard about the years following the Russian revolution.

 

[AlchemyDawg186]

La Quinta is Spanish for Ritz Carlton!

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Sir everyone knows la Quinta is Spanish for near a dennys

 

[GATORSWEARJORTS]

Isaiah Crowell has 1000 more career NFL rushing yards than Bo Jackson.

 

[pooods]

no woman in Knoxville has ever been paid for sex. all Knoxville women volunteer.

 

[SladeB]

Isaiah Crowell has 1000 more career NFL rushing yards than Bo Jackson.

Mind blown

 

[donalsonville_dawg]

Isaiah Crowell has 1000 more career NFL rushing yards than Bo Jackson.

WHAT

 

[GOPUGA]

Ray Charles never saw Albany Georgia.

He was also blessed by this. 🤣

 

[TheRedRain]

If you’re interested in it, Bill Whittle has an absolutely incredible series on the early Soviet Union called An Empire of Terror. It’s incredibly well done, just like his Cold War series. Some really wild stuff in it that hardly anyone has ever heard about the years following the Russian revolution.

I’m a big fan of Whittle. His Cold War podcast was terrific… it reminds me of the pandemic as I used to take my daughter for long car rides on Sunday afternoons as there was nothing else to do. She’d sleep in her car seat and I’d listen to that podcast. One of the few enjoyable things about spring 2020.

Is An Empire of Terror available on Apple? Last I looked for it, it was behind the Daily Wire paywall

 

[MacGATA]

1 million seconds ago was 11 days ago. 1 billion seconds ago was 31 years ago.

Really shows the difference between being a millionaire and billionaire.

 

[Dawgalways]

Not one of you has ever been in my kitchen.

 

[NWGA_DAWG]

Joseph Stalin was a real jerk.

Dude, you are hilarious.

 

[NWGA_DAWG]

Isaiah Crowell has 1000 more career NFL rushing yards than Bo Jackson.

And his high school career ended at Phil Reeve Stadium in Calhoun, GA.

 

[TanyardDawg520]

The Cresent moon symbol for Islam comes from the old symbol of Constantinople. It was the flag that represented the idea the all were welcome in the city. When the Ottomans took over they just decided to keep it.

The white robes worn by the Knights Templar were originally meant to symbolize the vow of chastity the monks took when joining the order.

The Swastika was not just a Hindu symbol before getting co-opted by the nazis. It was a symbol that was used all around the world, even in the America's centuries before European arrived.

The first American war to not have women serving was WW1. This was due to medical examinations.

Probably the saddest of them all, Kim Kardashian has more followers on Instagram than all of the founding fathers combined.

Apparently Sawyer Brown won Star Search 40 years ago

 

[MassachusettsDawg]

I've always enjoyed obscure baseball historical facts.

The first MLB player to steal a base in four different decades was Ted Williams

Entering this season (and may still be true), Barry Bonds (688) has been intentionally walked more times than the entire Tampa Bay Rays franchise all-time (670)

Two MLB Hall of Famers were born in the same small town of Donora, PA on the same day (November 21): Stan Musial and Ken Griffey Jr.

And one of my personal favorites: More men have walked on the moon (12) than have scored off Mariano Rivera in the postseason (11).