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    Two dogs were among the Titanic survivors.
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    Ching Shih
    Ching Shih
    Ching Shih, once a prostitute, became one of the most powerful pirates to have ever sailed. She commanded one of the most formidable pirate fleets in all of China during the early 1800s, with hundreds of ships under her command.
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    Shortest War
    Shortest War
    The shortest war on record was fought between Zanzibar and England in 1896. Zanzibar surrendered after 38 minutes.
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    The ancient Egyptians bought jewelry for their pet crocodiles.
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    In the 1930's, American track star Jesse Owens used to race against horses and dogs to earn a living.
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    Mozart
    Mozart
    Mozart composed a song titled "Leck mich im Arsch", which translates to "Lick me in the arse".
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    The Titanic is about as long as the Empire State building is tall.
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    There's a bar in Ireland (presently named Sean’s Bar) that was opened in 900AD.
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