Pineapples were such a status symbol in 18th century England that you could rent one for the evening to take to a party.
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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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Contrary to popular belief, the first ironclad warships were built by Korea in the 16th century.
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In 1918, after the treaty of Versailles (end of WWI), the French Commander-in-chief said "This is not a peace. It is an Armistice for 20 years." 20 years and 65 days later, WWII happened.
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Approximately 40% of the U.S. paper currency in circulation was counterfeit by the end of the Civil War.
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The first bomb dropped by the Allies on berlin in WW2 killed the only elephant in the Berlin Zoo.
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The first chocolate eggs were made in Germany in the 19th century and remain one of the most popular Easter candies today.
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The first ever patent in the UK was Aaron Rathbone & Roger Burges, Map makers in 1618!
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