During World War 1, Harry Houdini took 1 year off performing to help sell war bonds and teach american soldiers how to escape from German handcuffs.
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Contrary to popular belief, the first ironclad warships were built by Korea in the 16th century.
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Queen Elizabeth II served as a mechanic and driver in World War 2.
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In 1980, the city of Detroit presented Saddam Hussein with a key to the city.
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Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great king from history: spades - King David, clubs - Alexander the Great, hearts - Charlemagne, and diamonds - Julius Caesar.
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Scientists are excavating the ruins of a major civilization which pre-dates both the pyramids and Stonehenge by over 7,000 years. In 15 years, they have uncovered only about 5% of the site.
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Only eight men were killed in the battle of lexington!
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