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    During World War II, Uncle Ben's was the exclusive supplier of rice to the U.S. Armed Forces.
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    The ancient Egyptians bought jewelry for their pet crocodiles.
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    Alexander Selkirk
    Alexander Selkirk
    Alexander Selkirk, a Scottish sailor, was left stranded on a deserted island in 1704, but survived for over 4 years, partly by using feral cats to protect him from ravenous rats that attacked during the night.
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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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    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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    Approximately 25,000 workers died during the building of the Panama Canal, and approximately 20,000 of them contracted malaria and yellow fever.
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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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    Queen Elizabeth II served as a mechanic and driver in World War 2.
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