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Some historical events sound funny even though they were real. For example The Diet of Worms and The Defenestration of Prague. What are some others?


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The Civil War. Since when is war civil?

The French and Indian War. France never went to war against India.

The Battle of Waterloo. Don't loos normally have water in them?


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The Sumo Wrestling Championship: Battle of the Bulge.
 
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The War of Jenkins' Ear.
The Battle of Prestonpans.


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