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TIL about Jacob C. Vouza, a native of the Solomon Islands who was tortured for aiding the allies during WWII. After being repeatedly bayoneted by Japanese soldiers, Vouza chewed through the ropes tied around him and made his way to friendly lines and warned them of an impending Japanese attack.

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