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| * ... that the 56-story ''']''' in the ] was built on a former swimming pool? | * ... that the 56-story ''']''' in the ] was built on a former swimming pool? | ||
| * ... that Swedish scientist ''']''' discovered that ]s can use the ] to navigate at night? | * ... that Swedish scientist ''']''' discovered that ]s can use the ] to navigate at night? | ||
| * ... that ''']''' was one of only twelve American women certified for night flight in World War II? | |||
| * ... that the ''']''' served as cover for a secret ] espionage mission? | * ... that the ''']''' served as cover for a secret ] espionage mission? | ||
| * ... that in June 2019, ] placekicker ''']''' became the first non-Canadian or non-American player to score points in a ] regular season match? | * ... that in June 2019, ] placekicker ''']''' became the first non-Canadian or non-American player to score points in a ] regular season match? | ||
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Salomon Klass
- ... that when a German colonel found out that Finnish captain Salomon Klass (pictured) was Jewish, he said "I have nothing personal against you as a Jew" and gave him the Hitler salute?
- ... that a 2008 plea bargain to settle criminal charges against financier Jeffrey Epstein has been described as a sweetheart deal?
- ... that John Deane and his crew of the Nottingham Galley cannibalised in desperation the ship's deceased carpenter when the ship wrecked on Boon Island in 1710?
- ... that the 56-story Essex on the Park in the Chicago Loop was built on a former swimming pool?
- ... that Swedish scientist Marie Dacke discovered that dung beetles can use the Milky Way to navigate at night?
- ... that Dorothy Olsen was one of only twelve American women certified for night flight in World War II?
- ... that the Seventh German Inner Africa Research Expedition served as cover for a secret First World War espionage mission?
- ... that in June 2019, Hamilton Tiger-Cats placekicker Gabriel Amavizca became the first non-Canadian or non-American player to score points in a Canadian Football League regular season match?
- ... that high school radio station WGAG-FM had a yearly budget of US$200, which it raised by selling donuts and clearing lawns?