During WW2, captured German officers were sent to Britain as POWs and lived in luxury in Trent Park. This was done to make them feel relaxed. However, they were being listened to by 100 ‘listeners’. They revealed secrets about the holocaust, events in Berlin, Hitler's madness and V2 rocket bases.
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During World War II, Uncle Ben's was the exclusive supplier of rice to the U.S. Armed Forces.
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Early American humans hunted car-size armadillos and used their shells for houses.
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The ancient Egyptians bought jewelry for their pet crocodiles.
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Allegedly, Chrysippus, the Greek philosopher, died of laughter after getting his donkey drunk and watching it try to eat figs.
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The Taj Mahal took 20 years and 20 thousand men to finish!
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Tablecloths were originally meant to serve as towels with which guests could wipe their hands and faces after dinner.
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Two dogs were among the Titanic survivors.
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