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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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    Clocks made before 1660 had only one hand - an hour hand.
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    In 1987 American Airlines saved $40,000 by eliminating one olive from its First Class salads.
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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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    The Nestles haven't run Nestle since 1875.
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    The Titanic was the first ship to use the SOS signal.
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    There’s a Swedish power metal band called “Sabaton” who teach history through their music, including an album devoted to teaching about World War Two.
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    In Ancient Greece, if a woman watched even one Olympic event, she was executed.
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