Queen Elizabeth II served as a mechanic and driver in World War 2.
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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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The first semi-permanent settlements appeared in Florida around 5000 B.C.
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If a surgeon in Ancient Egypt lost a patient while performing an operation, his hands were cut off.
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The Nestles haven't run Nestle since 1875.
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During the 1600's, boys and girls in England wore dresses until they were about seven years old.
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The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers founded in 1744, is the world's oldest golf club!
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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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