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TIL there was a 1983 mars landing planned in 1969

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4kvxR TIL: The Office episode "Work Bus" was directed by Bryan Cranston
OonQ6 TIL a pigeon named, Cher Ami was awarded the Croix de Guerre Medal for her heroic service in delivering 12 important messages during WWI. Most importantly, the message from a trapped 194 man battalion. Arriving with a shot through the breast, blinded in one eye, and her leg hanging by a tendon.
Q9pe TIL that the British army tested LSD on its Marines in 1964…and filmed it.
KVOE TIL most of the founding fathers were quite young - most were in their 20’s or 30’s. Except for Benjamin Franklin, who was 70.
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