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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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    In 1987 American Airlines saved $40,000 by eliminating one olive from its First Class salads.
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    The original Cinderella was Egyptian and wore fur slippers.
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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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    The Titanic is about as long as the Empire State building is tall.
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    Roman Farting Edict
    Roman Farting Edict
    After hearing of a man who almost died from holding in farts whilst dining, Emperor Claudius is said to have proclaimed an edict that allowed Romans to fart at the dinner table.
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    Traces of cocaine were found on 99% of UK bank notes in a survey in London in 2000.
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    Che Guevara suffered from asthma!
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