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TIL Martin Van Buren is presently the only US President who spoke English as a second language.

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Aeva TIL that Scrappy-Doo was first added to the cast of Scooby-Doo in 1979 to save the show from cancellation. Although the general consensus is that Scrappy-Doo is horrible, his addition boosted the show’s ratings enough to save it from being cancelled.
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v1OW7 TIL When you cry because of something emotional your tears contain a natural pain killer and mood enhancer, which is said to be the reason why crying makes you feel better.