In 1918, after the treaty of Versailles (end of WWI), the French Commander-in-chief said "This is not a peace. It is an Armistice for 20 years." 20 years and 65 days later, WWII happened.
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Pineapples were such a status symbol in 18th century England that you could rent one for the evening to take to a party.
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In 2011, archaeologists discovered the skeletal remains of a Roman couple who have been holding hands for 1,500 years.
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The Titanic is about as long as the Empire State building is tall.
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Two dogs were among the Titanic survivors.
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In 1958, a nuclear bomb was lost somewhere along the swampy coast of Georgia. Its whereabouts remain a mystery to this day.
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There's a bar in Ireland (presently named Sean’s Bar) that was opened in 900AD.
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