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TIL In 1902 when the volcano of Mt Pelee erupted on the island of Martinque, the town of St Pierre was totally destoryed Ludger Sylbaris was one of only three survivors. The night before the eruption he was arrested and put in solitory confinement only to be rescued with severe burns 4 days later.

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