A baboon called Jackie became a private in the South African army in World War I.
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In 2011, a couple bought a box of textbooks for $10. Inside, they found a 25-cent bill signed by the president of the Republic of Texas, Sam Houston, and subsequently sold it for $63,250.
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Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great king from history: spades - King David, clubs - Alexander the Great, hearts - Charlemagne, and diamonds - Julius Caesar.
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There are pictures of Knights fighting Snails in old Medieval manuscripts - and nobody knows why.
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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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February 1865 is the only month in recorded history to not have a full moon.
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At age 18, the Queen of England was a mechanic for the British Military.
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In 1999, Pepsi, Inc. paid $0.00 in income tax!
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