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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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Vikings used heated stones to create primitive hand grenades.
Viking warriors would heat stones until they were glowing hot, then cover them in animal fat and throw...
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The first recorded instance of corporate sabotage involved tea.
In 1848, the British East India Company discovered Chinese tea producers were mixing their tea with previously used...
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Ancient Romans used bread as napkins during feasts.
During elaborate Roman feasts, diners would clean their hands on pieces of bread called 'mappa.' These bread napkins...