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TIL that using a white flag as a ruse to approach and attack an enemy is considered a war crime according to the law of war.

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OoPWL TIL General Robert E Lee had a pet hen named "Nellie" who laid an egg for him every day for breakfast. Robert E Lee loved the hen so much, he halted his retreat from Gettysburg in order to have his men look for her when he couldn't find her.
e0nG4 TIL On the tiny island nation of Tuvalu, everyday for about two hours before sunset hundreds of Tuvaluans, young and old, meet on the international airport runway to just hang out
e4NL TIL Diamonds are relatively abundant but their price is high due to artificial supply restrictions
lopr7 TIL a migratory bird named Onon is taking trips around the world defying odds.
oRrOL TIL Phil Collins, composer of the soundtrack to Disney's 1999 animated film "Tarzan", performed all the songs not only in English, but Spanish, Italian, German and French as well.