History, The More You Know

Einstein Was Offered Israel's Presidency

After the death of Israel's first President in 1952, Albert Einstein was offered the Presidency of the Jewish state. Einstein declined the offer citing "lack of experience and natural aptitude" to deal with people.

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The More You Know

  • Adolf Hitler’s nephew William Patrick Hitler fought against the Nazi in World War II.
  • In ancient Egypt, servants were smeared with honey in order to attract flies away from the pharaoh.
  • The Dutch declared a war against the Royalists but no battles happened or deaths caused. It went on for 335 years.
  • Genghis Khan did not force the poor, teachers, artists, and lawyers from paying tax.
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