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Last World War II Soldier Found

Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 6:16 am
by Worm of Despite
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.
Read more: www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,91 ... z0Xqg5twNM

Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 5:10 pm
by wayfriend
This story raises odd and confusing questions, until you realize it was written in 1975.

Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 5:18 pm
by Fist and Faith
:LOLS: I hadn't noticed that. I was oddly confused, but now it's more clear.

Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2009 4:49 am
by Worm of Despite
:lol: I said I was kidding beforehand. :P