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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Vikings used the skulls of their enemies as drinking vessels.
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In ancient Greece, tossing an apple to a girl was a traditional proposal of marriage. Catching it meant that she accepted.
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Nazi leader Adolf Hitler had only one testicle.
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The first ever patent in the UK was Aaron Rathbone & Roger Burges, Map makers in 1618!
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In Ancient Greece, if a woman watched even one Olympic event, she was executed.
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Two dogs were among the Titanic survivors.
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