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that much of the justification for the beginning of the Anglo-Zulu war was two surveyors being detained for about an hour and having their smoking pipes and handkerchiefs stolen.

May 28, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: that much of the justification for the beginning of the Anglo-Zulu war was two surveyors being detained for about an hour and having their smoking pipes and handkerchiefs stolen.

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