During WW2, captured German officers were sent to Britain as POWs and lived in luxury in Trent Park. This was done to make them feel relaxed. However, they were being listened to by 100 ‘listeners’. They revealed secrets about the holocaust, events in Berlin, Hitler's madness and V2 rocket bases.
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In 1542, French aristocrat Marguerite De La Rocque survived being marooned for 2 years alone on a remote island off the coast of Quebec.
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To take an oath, ancient Romans put a hand on their testicles
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The first chocolate eggs were made in Germany in the 19th century and remain one of the most popular Easter candies today.
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The ancient Egyptians bought jewelry for their pet crocodiles.
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The first semi-permanent settlements appeared in Florida around 5000 B.C.
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Until President Kennedy was killed, it wasn't a federal crime to assassinate the President.
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