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Did you know that the Roman Empire was so vast in its reach that Alaska would have fit into it more than three times?

Did you know that purple is the rarest color used in all flags? There are only two countries in the world that use this color.

In order to contact their hostages in secret, Alfonso Diaz came up with the idea to hide a message in Morse Code within a song.

A singing birthday card has more computer power in it than the entire Allied Army of WWII.

Did you know that on this day, December 31, 1977, Ted Bundy escaped from jail?

Did you know that on this day, December 30, 2005, Tropical Storm Zeta formed in the Atlantic Ocean?

Did you know that on this day, December 29, 1965, Thunderball, the fourth James Bond film, had its UK premiere?

Did you know that on this day, December 28, 2008, Luke Ward launched FactstoryHub?

Did you know that on this day, December 27, 1850, the Hawaiian Fire Department was established?

Did you know that on this day, December 26, 1996, the largest strike in South Korean history began?

Did you know that on this day, December 25, 1962, the film adaption of To Kill a Mockingbird was released?

Did you know that on this day, December 24, 1818, the Christmas carol Silent Night was first sung?