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TIL that Hitler had Jewish and African Ancestors

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oBe7E TIL that Sam Houston, the general who led Texas to victory in its war for independence from Mexico & who served as its president during its 10 years of independence, was removed from office as Governor of Texas when it seceded in 1861, after refusing to take an oath of allegiance to the Confederacy.
EnxP TIL there was a real Canadian political party called the “Lemon Party.”
W7vBd TIL that honey bees can recognize human faces. They see faces much like pixels in a digital image.
worEo TIL: The consensus is that octopuses are most likely sentient.
wLAe6 TIL that Baboon Mothers Carry Their Dead Infant Up To 10 days