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    Nazi leader Adolf Hitler had only one testicle.
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    The ancient Egyptians bought jewelry for their pet crocodiles.
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    Winston Churchill's Letter of Apology for Escaping from Prison
    Before escaping prison, Winston Churchill left a letter of apology on his bed. The letter began: "I have the honour to inform you that as I do not consider that your Government have any right to detain me as a military prisoner, I have decided to escape from your custody."
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    Shortest War
    Shortest War
    The shortest war on record was fought between Zanzibar and England in 1896. Zanzibar surrendered after 38 minutes.
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    In ancient Rome it was considered a sign of leadership to be born with a crooked nose!
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    The Titanic was the first ship to use the SOS signal.
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    In 1987 American Airlines saved $40,000 by eliminating one olive from its First Class salads.
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    There’s a Swedish power metal band called “Sabaton” who teach history through their music, including an album devoted to teaching about World War Two.
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