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TIL that guinea pig owners in Switzerland are required by law to own at least two guinea pigs.

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GJ6Q TIL that when complaints were filed calling for the dismissal of Ulysses S. Grant due to his drinking habits, Lincoln responded, “I wish some of you would tell me the brand of whiskey that Grant drinks. I would like to send a barrel of it to my other generals.”