Friday is a main character in Daniel Defoe's 1719 novel Robinson Crusoe. Crusoe names Friday after the day they first meet. Friday is a Native American who worships mountain god Benamuckee
Daedalus built a labyrinth for King Minos to imprison the Minotaur. Daedalus and his son Icarus escaped using wings made from feathers and beeswax. Daedalus warned Icarus not to fly too low or too close to the sun. Icarus disobeyed his father's warnings, causing his wings to melt. He fell into the sea and drowned, naming the nearby island Icaria
Vikings were seafaring people from Scandinavia who raided and settled from 793 to 1066. They raided, traded, and settled across Europe, reaching North America and Mediterranean. Vikings established colonies in Iceland, Greenland, and Normandy. They raided Byzantine Empire and briefly attacked Constantinople
European fairy tale about girl delivering food to sickly grandmother. Story centers on wolf disguised as grandmother eating grandmother. Original version by Charles Perrault published in 1697. Brothers Grimm retold story in 1812, reaching final version in 1857
Daniel Defoe's novel was published in 1719, running through four editions before year's end. Story follows Robinson Crusoe's 28-year survival on desert island near Venezuela. Some believe it's based on Scottish sailor Alexander Selkirk's experiences
Millie Bobby Brown leads the list as a successful actress. Eloise Webb gained fame in 2015 with Cinderella role. Kristina Pimenova was named world's most beautiful girl in 2014. Laneya Grace started modeling at age 3. Anastasia Bezrukova became famous at age 10