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TIL Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote a non-fiction calling out King Leopold's abuses

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Vv8Q TIL that there are dogs that work in courtrooms to comfort victims of abuse whilst testifying. They are called ‘comfort dogs’.
o9Gr TIL Norwegians consume the most cognac in the world, per person, in relation to the population (5 million)
VNEk TIL that Calvin Coolidge awoke to a burglar in his hotel room, talked the burglar out of robbing him, loaned him $32, and told him how to leave without being arrested
Oo8WR TIL of the "Fighting McCook" family of Ohio. Two brothers, Daniel & John, & thirteen of their sons were involved in the Union army, making the family one of the most prolific in American military history. Six McCooks reached the rank of brigadier general or higher.
VOJQ TIL Vanmoof 10 is world’s first intelligent commuter bike.The Smart Bike is operated by a 250 Watt Electric Motor on the front hub and has a wide range of 30 to 60 kilometers based on the riding conditions.