Queen Elizabeth II served as a mechanic and driver in World War 2.
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The handbook issued to US soldiers in Britain during WW2 included the line "The British don't know how to make a good cup of coffee. You don't know how to make a good cup of tea. It's an even swap."
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Everton FC used to be called St Domingo's FC!
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Contrary to popular belief, the first ironclad warships were built by Korea in the 16th century.
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A WW2 observation pilot, bored of not being in combat, decided to strap 6 bazookas to his plane. He destroyed several enemy tanks and vehicles. His name was Lt. Col. Charles Carpenter, aka Bazooka Charlie / The Mad Major.
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In 1980, the city of Detroit presented Saddam Hussein with a key to the city.
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In 1987 American Airlines saved $40,000 by eliminating one olive from its First Class salads.
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