stackyFACTSThe majestic steeds depicted in epic cinematic battles were actually the size of modern ponies. Clunky armored warriors were basically riding large galloping dogs into furious battle.
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Bringing a literal pig into a courtroom to hold it completely accountable for ruined crops. A phenomenal and completely serious use of public resources.
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In 1932, the Australian military deployed soldiers with machine guns to fight a war against what bizarre enemy?
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