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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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    The life expectancy in 1900 was just 47 years.
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    Vikings used the skulls of their enemies as drinking vessels.
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    Nuclear Survivor
    Nuclear Survivor
    In 1945, a man survived the atomic blast at Hiroshima, dragged himself to an air-raid shelter, spent the night, caught the morning train so he could arrive at his job on time - in Nagasaki - where he survived another atomic blast.
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    The World Trade Center towers used to have two zip codes, 10047-10048, one for each building.
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    In 1999, Pepsi, Inc. paid $0.00 in income tax!
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    Canada's new flag, with its maple leaf design, was unfurled in 1965 in Ottawa!
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    In the great fire of London, in 1666, half of London was burnt down but only 6 people were injured.
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