The Bhola cyclone of 1970 killed between 300,000 and 500,000 people — the deadliest tropical cyclone ever.

In 1788, Austria briefly went to war with the Ottoman Empire after a misunderstanding between soldiers.

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The Roman Empire significantly influenced law and architecture in Europe.

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Prehistoric climates were often warmer than today.

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In 1980, an unexplained incident occurred in Rendlesham Forest in the United Kingdom.

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The Ice Age influenced human evolution and migration.

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In 1922, King Tutankhamun's tomb was discovered largely intact.

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The Code of Hammurabi is one of the oldest known written legal codes.

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The Wright brothers achieved powered flight in 1903.

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