5. Oxford University and the Aztec civilization

Oxford University is one of the most prestigious schools in the entire world, and its history can impress everyone. Did you know that this distinguished university started to teach plenty of smart young adults back in the year 1096?

Well, whether you did the math or not, one thing’s for sure: Oxford is very old. As you can tell, this school is also part of our list of surprising facts about the world because, according to researchers, Oxford University is older than the Aztec civilization.

While the university started doing its magic in 1096, the Aztecs didn’t begin laying the basis of their civilization until the beginning of the 13th century, which means a gap of at least 100 years.

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