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14 Memes To Teach You Some Weird History Facts

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Ah, those good old days. The days when phones had cords, music came on cassette tapes, and the internet was just a twinkle in Al Gore's eye. If you're feeling nostalgic for a time you may or may not have lived through, then the subreddit "History Memes" on Reddit is the place for you. This community is dedicated to sharing memes that focus on historical events and figures, from ancient Rome to modern-day politics.

You'll find everything from Wojak characters dressed as a Roman centurion to memes about the founding fathers. But the best part of the subreddit has to be how the users add their own historical knowledge and puns to it, making for some truly laugh-out-loud moments. If you're a history buff with a sense of humor, you've come to the right place. You'll learn something new and get a good laugh along the way. Just be prepared to explain all the inside jokes to your non-historian friends. So, here are 14 memes taken from Reddit's /r/historymemes to make you laugh while making you learn.

Paleontology is history too!

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When you realize they didn't evolve or get any changes as well.

Literally a white elephant gift.

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20 years ago today, one man could've saved hundreds of lives (and chose not to.)

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Mackensen is the definition of a full life.

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They at least tried?

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Always the media.

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A wild guy for sure.

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They feared Germany's entry as much as any European country.

(Source: Reddit)

Didn't play by the rules.

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Legally insane but still executed.

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A literal bruh moment.

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No, it's not a drill, save him.

Lafayette, we're here.

(Source: Reddit)

The monk refused the cleric's offer.

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He's not worth it.

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