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    Vikings used the skulls of their enemies as drinking vessels.
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    Voltaire's Last Words
    Voltaire's Last Words
    When Voltaire was asked to renounce Satan on his deathbed, his last words were: "This is no time for making new enemies."
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    Everton FC used to be called St Domingo's FC!
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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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    Leonardo da Vinci could write with one hand and draw with the other at the same time.
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    A baboon called Jackie became a private in the South African army in World War I.
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    Shortest War
    Shortest War
    The shortest war on record was fought between Zanzibar and England in 1896. Zanzibar surrendered after 38 minutes.
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    High Heels were originally made for men in the 16th century.
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