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TIL: China has more land reclaimed than the top 2-20 countries combined. Over 13,000 square kilometers (5000+ square miles)

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lxD5 TIL, that during the Italian invasion of France, 9 French soldiers defended the Pont Saint Louis against 5000 Italians for 10 days - of which 700 Italians were killed or injured. Eventually an Armistice was agreed.
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