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From: Daily Breeze | Date: April 8, 2006 | Copyright information

* Credit or blame Attila the Hun for the founding of Venice. Tired of being raided by his ruffians, several Italian cities decided to relocate to offshore islands. The tactic worked -- the Huns pretty much lived on horseback and weren't too keen on boats -- allowing Venice to thrive while the rest of Italy suffered.

* Despite his battles, Attila the Hun died making love, not war. After a passionate wedding night, he died of a fatal nosebleed.

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