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TIL that when a male black vulture cheats the entire flock beats the hell out of him.

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0ded1 TIL the original Pennsylvania Station (1910–1963) in New York enabled direct rail access to New York City from the south for the first time. It was considered a masterpiece of the Beaux-Arts style and one of the great architectural works of NYC. Its loss galvanized the historic preservation movement
QMk6 TIL: The first battle of the Civil War took place on Wilmer McLean’s farm. He moved to get away from the violence, but 4 years later Lee would surrender to Grant in his new house. His quote: “The war began in my front yard and ended in my front parlor.”
KONva TIL the average soccer player runs 7 miles per game. Midfielders average 9.5 miles and referees average more miles than players.
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