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WWII
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Link: The Time Russia Ran Out Of Vodka
http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/122143
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But was the rum gone? It turns out a nation-wide hangover was small price to pay for peace in Europe.
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Link: Anne Frank Wax Effigy Returns To Germany
http://www.tmz.com/2012/03/09/madame-tussauds-anne-frank-...
Madame Tussad's strikes again. The famous house of wax created an extremely life-like replica of Miss Frank that is now on display in room she once hid in.
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Mystery Of So-Called “Pearl Harbor” Photograph Solved
Culture Buzz The mystery of an iconic American photograph has been solved. It turns out the picture, used to symbolize American response to the Pearl Harbor attacks, was not even taken on that occasion.
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Help Identify These Pearl Harbor Heroes
An iconic American photograph in the making. Part of a remembrance gallery in honor of the 70th anniversary of the attacks, this snapshot of female firefighters has captured our imaginations.
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19 Iconic Photos Of Pearl Harbor
Culture Buzz To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, here are some stunning images of the event that brought the United States into World War II. And allow us to use the occasion to thank our veterans for their service and sacrifice.
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Link: 5 Facts About Pearl Harbor And The USS Arizona
http://www.history.com/news/2011/12/07/5-facts-about-pear...
On this date in 1941, Japanese fighter planes attacked the U.S. base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, launching one of the deadliest attacks in American history. Commemorate the 70th anniversary by exploring little-known facts about the attack.
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Link: 11 Women Warriors Of World War II
http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/106289
Happy Veteran's Day! Over 100 million military personnel participated in the war, and not all of them men. Here are the stories of eleven brave women who fought for their countries.
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Link: Hitler’s Fake Passport
http://www.neatorama.com/2011/11/09/hitlers-fake-passport/
Wait a minute, Hitler isn’t a Jewish painter! As a joke, forgers at the United Kingdomâs Special Operations Executive made this fake German passport in 1941.
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Cardboard Warfare 2
Culture Buzz Urge to create fort out of refrigerator box rising… World War II has never looked so eco-friendly.
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Faith During The WWII Blitz
Culture Buzz Beautiful juxtaposition. Even if you aren't particularly religious, the commitment is commendable.
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13 Fictional Characters Beating Up Hitler
Celebrity Buzz Because killing him would upset the time/space continuum. Hitler bashings for everyone!
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This Man Deserves A Biopic
Culture Buzz “Because his exploits were so unbelievable, the Army checked elaborately to make sure they really happened.” For his efforts in WWII, Forward Technical Sergeant Llewellyn M. Chilson received seven medals at the same time, a feat never-before accomplished by a single man. Here's his story. (via reddit.com)
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Image: Inglorious Bastard IRL
Lt. Aldo Raine was a pussy compared to this guy. More amazing acts of heroism by Tech Sgt. Badass over at WW2 Awards.
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Video: 1945A
I must have missed the day when we learned about this in history class. Killer CGI Nazi robots attack the allies in this World War II short. Pretty impressive stuff.
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