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    Two dogs were among the Titanic survivors.
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    The University of Oxford (teaching since 1096) predates the Aztec empire (1428 - 1521).
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    Queen Elizabeth II served as a mechanic and driver in World War 2.
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    5000-Year-Old Embrace
    5000-Year-Old Embrace
    In 2007, the 5000-year-old skeletal remains of two lovers embracing each other were found at Mantua.
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    The Titanic is about as long as the Empire State building is tall.
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    Voltaire's Last Words
    Voltaire's Last Words
    When Voltaire was asked to renounce Satan on his deathbed, his last words were: "This is no time for making new enemies."
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    A baboon called Jackie became a private in the South African army in World War I.
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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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