It is said that there was a Hungarian Soldier during World War I called Paul Kern, who was shot in the head but survived. But supposedly, he never could sleep after the injury. While it caused him great discomfort (and he was desperate for a cure) he managed to live for decades afterwards.
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Fun Fact: Baguette Bread Changes
Due to rationing in the World Wars, French baguettes actually became made with much whiter bread than its predecessors.
Fun Fact: Penguin Aircraft of World War I
During World War I there was a training aircraft that could not fly due to size of its wings and engine, but it was done on purpose and were named penguins fittingly.
Fun Fact: The Russian Peasant Who Just Wanted Beets
During World War I’s peace talks, the new Soviet Union went to represent Russia. They wanted to bring various people to represent the country besides politicians. They forgot to include a peasant, whom they found at the last minute. Luring him with the promise of beets, he had no idea he’d be in the same…
Fun Fact: The Original Purpose of Kleenex
Kleenex actually started as liners in gas masks during World War I.