There was a bear called Wojtek who was adopted by Polish soldiers during WW2. It carried ammunition, wrestled with soldiers, and drank beer.
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Romans used a plant called Silphium as contraception. They had so much sex that they drove it into extinction.
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Grenades were invented in China over 1,000 years ago.
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Queen Elizabeth II served as a mechanic and driver in World War 2.
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Everton FC used to be called St Domingo's FC!
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