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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February 1865 is the only month in recorded history to not have a full moon.
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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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A baboon called Jackie became a private in the South African army in World War I.
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Until the nineteenth century, solid blocks of tea were used as money in Siberia.
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Originally, Du Pont, Inc. was a tiny gun powder mill in New Jersey.
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