U.S. Veteran Kept His Identity a Secret for 45 Years, Now He’s Shocking the World With His Story

Oh No, He’s Falling in Love

Robertson started developing feelings for his nurse, and she to him. She knew that as long as he stayed under her care, he would not be taken away. The nurse also knew she would be killed if her authorities found out about his health condition. Facing this major conflict of interest, Robertson had to choose between freedom and love.

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The More You Know

  • Nutella was invented during WWII, when an Italian pastry maker mixed hazelnuts into chocolate to extend his chocolate ration.
  • 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.
  • For 67 consecutive years, Mary was America's most popular female baby name. Linda broke the streak in 1947.
  • The first American woman to go to medical school was admitted as a joke. Geneva Medical School thought it was joke when Elizabeth Blackwell applied to attend 1847. She graduated in 1849, started her own practice, and opened an infirmary for the poor.
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