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TIL Hitler’s toilet is in a New Jersey auto shop.

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awDaA TIL about Amy Beechey, a British mother who lost five of her eight sons during WWI. When she was presented to King George V and Queen Mary in April 1918, the Queen thanked her for her sacrifice. She replied: "It was no sacrifice, Ma'am - I did not given them willingly."
MekAK TIL a 32ft 18th century Long Boat was found underneath the World Trade Center during new construction in July 2010
X0BaR TIL playing the "laser pointer chase game" with your dog can permanently change their brain to activate the prey instinct, causing them to constantly watch the shadows (new source)(increased anxiety, no other interests, changed personality)
e09E TIL that babies eyes can change color past 9 months and sometime up to 3 years of age.
9KgD TIL Elizabeth Taylor’s apparent dark outlined eyes were due to a rare genetic mutation giving her “double eyelashes”.