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Last World War II Soldier Found

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A Japanese soldier has been found on the island of Guam, 85 years old, who believed the war was still going on...

Nah. Just kidding. But I do love this.
The Welfare Ministry, however, did compute Nakamura's back pay. After nearly 30 years alone in the jungle, he is entitled to the princely sum of $227.59.
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This story raises odd and confusing questions, until you realize it was written in 1975.
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:LOLS: I hadn't noticed that. I was oddly confused, but now it's more clear.
All lies and jest
Still a man hears what he wants to hear
And disregards the rest
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:lol: I said I was kidding beforehand. :P
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