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TIL that in 546 BC, city-states of Argos and Sparta had a dispute on a piece of land. To settle the issue, They picked 300 of their best men and met in battle, 2 Argive soldiers were left standing at the end and claimed victory, However a Spartan was still alive and claimed victory which led to war

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