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Surprising facts about the Vikings — the Norse explorers and warriors who reached America 500 years before Columbus.
How well do you really know vikings? Most people are surprised to learn that bluetooth is named after a 10th-century Viking king, Harald Bluetooth - because nothing says “cutting-edge wireless tech” like a guy who united Scandinavia by yelling and swinging an axe. And that's just the beginning: Vikings reached America centuries before Columbus. SmartAss Facts brings together the most surprising vikings facts — each one carefully verified and labeled TRUE or FAKE. Scroll down to explore the full list and discover which "facts" you've always believed are actually myths.
Bluetooth is named after a 10th-century Viking king, Harald Bluetooth - because nothing says “cutting-edge wireless tech” like a guy who united Scandinavia by yelling and swinging an axe. Vikings reached America centuries before Columbus.
Yes, this is verified. Bluetooth is named after a 10th-century Viking king, Harald Bluetooth - because nothing says “cutting-edge wireless tech” like a guy who united Scandinavia by yelling and swinging an axe. Another confirmed fact: Vikings reached America centuries before Columbus.
Yes. One popular misconception is: "Vikings wore horns on helmets because they loved accessories." This has been fact-checked and labeled FAKE on SmartAss Facts.