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TIL about the hijacking of the 1948 seaplane 'Miss Macao'. The lead hijacker, who aimed to rob the wealthy passengers on the plane was unsuccessful, causing the plane to crash, killing everyone on board but the hijacker. The hijacker survived by jumping out of the emergency exit right before impact.

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