Researchers were able to determine that the sword dates back to 850-950 AD, and was likely owned by a Viking swordsman.Einar Åmbakk Reindeer hunters in Norway were surprised to find an amazingly well-preserved Viking sword while they were hunting in a high altitude area. Secrets of The Ice, a Norwegian glacial archaeology organization, reports that a 1,200-year-old Viking sword was discovered by reindeer hunters in Norway. Reindeer hunter Einar Åmbakk and two friends were hunting in the high mountains of Oppland County, Norway, when they stumbled across this ancient sword.

The mask dates back to the Yayoi period between 300 B.C.E. and 300 C.E., a turbulent time when Japanese society transitioned from hunting and gathering to agriculture.Osaka Center for Cultural HeritageThe mask is so heavy that it’s possible it was only displayed during ceremonies rather than actually being worn. During preparatory excavations for the extension of the Osaka Monorail in Japan, archaeologists came across a number of stunningly well-preserved wooden objects.

Fred Baur, The Inventor Of Pringles, Wanted To Be Buried In A Pringles Can Wikimedia CommonsFrederic J. Baur was so proud of his design for Pringles cans, he wanted to be buried in one. Pringles are some of the most well-known potato chips in the world, in part for the distinctly tall, cylindrical cans they’re packaged in and the multitude of jokes about how difficult it can be to fit your entire hand inside the can.

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These thirty-two interesting facts about New York highlight the hidden gems and weird trivia behind the biggest city in the United States. George Washington's last remaining tooth is on display at Fraunces Tavern in New York City's Financial District, where he gave his storied farewell speech at the end of his term as president.Bettmann/Getty Images Remnants of a 76th street subway station exist underground in Queens and is said to have only been open for a month in 1948.