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    Napoleon had conquered Italy by the time he was twenty-six.
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    A baboon called Jackie became a private in the South African army in World War I.
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    5000-Year-Old Embrace
    5000-Year-Old Embrace
    In 2007, the 5000-year-old skeletal remains of two lovers embracing each other were found at Mantua.
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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 1963, the US Military created an artificial ring around Earth, similar to that of the planet Saturn. The ring was made of copper needles and was used for worldwide communications in the case that the Soviets disabled all other methods of communication.
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    It is estimated that there is in excess of 3,000,000,000 bibles been sold throughout the world!
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    Approximately 40% of the U.S. paper currency in circulation was counterfeit by the end of the Civil War.
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    In the great fire of London, in 1666, half of London was burnt down but only 6 people were injured.
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