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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Cleopatra wasn't Egyptian; she was Greek.
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Everton FC used to be called St Domingo's FC!
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There are 92 known cases of nuclear bombs lost at sea.
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There is a 600 year old 240 paged book called the Voynich Manuscript, that’s written language is still completely unknown today.
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Contrary to popular belief, the first ironclad warships were built by Korea in the 16th century.
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Two dogs were among the Titanic survivors.
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