History, The More You Know

A Dead Jockey Won a Race

In 1923, a jockey died in the middle of a race – but still won! The rider suffered a heart attack in the middle of the race but managed to stay on the horse untill reaching the finishing line.

George Washington Never Had Wooden Teeth
Before alarm clocks were invented, knocker-uppers was a profession where he had to go and wake up by knocking on the doors of the townsman’s houses.
Beethoven Bit Down On A Metal Rod Attached To His Piano To Feel Musical Vibrations
Spartans bathed their newborn babies in red wine instead of warm water.