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During World War II, a bear named Wojtek was officially enlisted in the Polish Army and helped move ammunition.
Wojtek was adopted as a cub by Polish II Corps soldiers and was eventually enlisted officially as a private, complete with his own paybook, rank, and serial number. During the Battle of Monte Cassino, he helped move heavy crates of artillery shells. After the war, he lived in Edinburgh Zoo until his death in 1963.
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The first recorded instance of crowd funding was in 1884.
The pedestal of the Statue of Liberty was funded through crowdfunding organized by Joseph Pulitzer. He published donor...
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In 1923, jockey Frank Hayes won a race at Belmont Park despite being dead.
Hayes suffered a heart attack mid-race but his body stayed in the saddle while his horse, Sweet Kiss,...
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The first recorded food delivery service was in ancient Rome.
Called 'cena sportula,' this service delivered prepared food in baskets to wealthy Romans' homes. The practice began when...