During WW2, captured German officers were sent to Britain as POWs and lived in luxury in Trent Park. This was done to make them feel relaxed. However, they were being listened to by 100 ‘listeners’. They revealed secrets about the holocaust, events in Berlin, Hitler's madness and V2 rocket bases.
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In Ancient Egypt, some people paid their taxes in honey.
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The first coast-to-coast telephone line was established in 1914.
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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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During the Gold Rush in 1849, some people paid as much as $100 for a glass of water!
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The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers founded in 1744, is the world's oldest golf club!
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Contrary to popular belief, the first ironclad warships were built by Korea in the 16th century.
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Ancient Greeks believed that redheads turned into vampires after they died.
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