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    A WW2 observation pilot, bored of not being in combat, decided to strap 6 bazookas to his plane. He destroyed several enemy tanks and vehicles. His name was Lt. Col. Charles Carpenter, aka Bazooka Charlie / The Mad Major.
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    The first bomb dropped by the Allies on berlin in WW2 killed the only elephant in the Berlin Zoo.
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    A baboon called Jackie became a private in the South African army in World War I.
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    Vegetarian Gladiators
    Vegetarian Gladiators
    Ancient gladiators were mostly vegetarians whose diet consisted mainly of grains, beans, and dried fruit, washed down with a vinegar and plant ash tonic.
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    The University of Oxford (teaching since 1096) predates the Aztec empire (1428 - 1521).
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    Queen Elizabeth II served as a mechanic and driver in World War 2.
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    The U.S. motto, 'In God We Trust', was not adopted as the national slogan until 1956.
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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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