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TIL That cats were employed in Canada's Parliament Buildings to kill rodents. They were neutered to prevent reproducing and were later replaced with chemicals.

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k0RE TIL that the English invented a machine that functioned as both an alarm clock and a kettle. They were designed so the user would have a freshly made cup of tea at their bedside as soon as they woke up in the morning.
p85xp TIL There is a crowd-sourcing project in collaboration between historians, social scientists and the African American Civil War Museum with goals to improve our knowledge of the African Americans who fought for freedom in the American Civil War. And you can help by transcribing images!
aK0N TIL: A NOOK is a small corner formed by two walls; an alcove or recess, forming a hidden or secluded spot. A CRANNY, by comparison, is small, narrow opening, fissure, or crevice in a wall, or other substance.
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