Escape From Alcatraz
In 1962, three men managed to fool security guards and flee from the inescapable island penitentiary…
One Hilarious Prison Break Has Dire Consequences
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The More You Know
- After Hitler ordered the deportation of Denmark's Jewish population, Danish citizens organized a massive evacuation of the Jews to neutral Sweden, despite the risks. In the end, 99% of Danish Jews survived the Holocaust.
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- Mattel once tried to sue Aqua over their song "Barbie Girl". The judge literally told them to "chill".
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