17 History Facts You Probably Weren’t Taught In School

So, what do you think? If you’re inspired to share your own historical fact you think ought to be taught in school, feel free to tell me all about it in the comments. Or, if you want to write in but prefer to stay anonymous, feel free to use the form below! Who knows — your take could be included in a future BuzzFeed article.

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