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    There are 92 known cases of nuclear bombs lost at sea.
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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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    During the 1600's, boys and girls in England wore dresses until they were about seven years old.
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    Rocket Mail
    Rocket Mail
    In 1959, the USPS attempted to deliver mail via cruise missile and successfully shipped 3,000 pieces of mail from Virginia to Florida in 22 minutes.
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    Harry S. Truman was the last U.S. President with no college degree.
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    The ancient Egyptians thought the function of the brain was to produce snot.
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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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    The Ramses brand condom is named after the great pharaoh Ramses II who fathered over 160 children.
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