Bet You Didn't Know

Think you know your history? Chances are there's still a lot to discover. The original video series Bet You Didn't Know showcases hidden trivia about a variety of topics ranging from landmarks to holidays to pirates. Watch now to explore fascinating facts we bet you didn't know.

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Bet You Didn't Know: March on Washington

Find out how Martin Luther King’s "I Have a Dream" speech became an impromptu addition to the March on Washington. Watch to find out more.

Bet You Didn't Know: Prohibition

Did you know it wasn't illegal to drink during Prohibition? Get the whole story behind the "noble experiment." Watch to find out more.

Bet You Didn't Know: Easter Traditions

The Easter bunny isn't the only animal associated with the holiday, in different parts of Europe kids welcome the Easter fox, chick or stork. Watch to find out more.

Bet You Didn't Know: St. Patrick's Day

The patron saint of Ireland was actually born in Britain. Watch to find out more.

Bet You Didn't Know: Rosa Parks

Rosa Parks was active in the civl rights movement before the day she refused to give up her seat on the bus. Watch to find out more.

Bet You Didn't Know: Pirates

There's more to these sea bandits than parrots and plank-walking. Watch to find out more.

Bet You Didn't Know: Vikings

The Vikings were some of the most skilled seafarers of their age, and their longships were faster, lighter and more maneuverable than other boats of the day. Watch to find out more.

Bet You Didn't Know: Founding Fathers

From ice cream to bifocals, the men who founded the United States of America were responsible for a lot more than the Declaration of Independence. Watch to find out more.

Bet You Didn't Know: London Landmarks

The Tower of London, one of the English capital's most iconic landmarks, has served as both a prison and a zoo. Watch to find out more.

Bet You Didn't Know: New Year's Eve

New Year's is one of the oldest holidays, but it hasn't always been celebrated on January 1st. Watch to find out more.

Bet You Didn't Know: Christmas

Christmas trees weren't a widely popular tradition in America until the middle of the 19th century. Watch to find out more.

Bet You Didn't Know: Thanksgiving

Which traditional Thanksgiving recipes weren't served at the 1621 celebration? Watch to find out more.

Bet You Didn't Know: Halloween

Today's modern family-friendly holiday has come a long way from its ancient Celtic roots. Watch to find out more.

Bet You Didn't Know: Witches

Get the real story behind witches, their hats and why they are said to ride on brooms. Watch to find out more.

Bet You Didn't Know: Veterans Day

Once known as Armistice Day, Veterans Day originally commemorated the end of World War I but now honors all veterans. Watch to find out more.

Bet You Didn't Know: London

Though London is no longer the center of a giant empire, the entire world still sets its clock by London time. Watch to find out more.

Bet You Didn't Know: Independence Day

America's independence is celebrated on July 4, but the Continental Congress actually voted on the Declaration of Independence on July 2, 1776. Watch to find out more.

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