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    Leonardo Da Vinci loved animals so much that he used to buy caged animals at the market just to set them free.
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    Capt. Robert Campbell
    Capt. Robert Campbell
    Capt. Robert Campbell, a British officer captured during World War I, was granted leave to visit his dying mother on one condition - that he return to captivity. He kept his word and returned, only to try escaping as soon as he returned.
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    Pirate Jean Lafitte Countered Governor's $500 Bounty for Him with a $5,000 Bounty for Governor
    When pirate Jean Lafitte saw the governor advertising a $500 reward for his capture, Lafitte offered $5,000 for the capture of the governor.
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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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    Contrary to popular belief, the first ironclad warships were built by Korea in the 16th century.
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    Everton FC used to be called St Domingo's FC!
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    After Germany surrendered in WW2, people in Moscow partied until the entire city actually ran out of vodka.
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    Grenades were invented in China over 1,000 years ago.
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