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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London's Pall Mall became the first street lit by gaslight in 1807!
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The ancient Egyptians bought jewelry for their pet crocodiles.
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The first Ford cars had Dodge engines.
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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 Titanic was the first ship to use the SOS signal.
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In 1958, a nuclear bomb was lost somewhere along the swampy coast of Georgia. Its whereabouts remain a mystery to this day.
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The first semi-permanent settlements appeared in Florida around 5000 B.C.
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