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TIL That Pokémon Gold and Silver were developed by a small team of only 4 programmers. This is why the game took over 3 years to develop.

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XlXr TIL An elite French Cavalry Unit was surrounded by the Russians who ordered them to Surrender at the Battle of Eylau in 1806. A french colonel retorted “Have a look at my men and tell me if they look like ones who want to surrender!”. They then Charged and hacked their way back to the French lines.
KerR TIL Walmart was involved in a $24 million dollar bribery scandal to open stores more quickly in Mexico than the law allows.
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kDym TIL that most butterfly’s depicted in art are shown as dead
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