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TIL Baron Friedrich von Steuben was known for his bravery and the discipline and grit he brought to the American troops during The Revolutionary War, was openly gay

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xVmNg TIL that wild camels used to roam British Columbia for 43 years. During the gold rush people thought it was a good idea to use camels as pack animals. Their soft feet ended out making them ill suited for the rocky terrain. They were let loose and multiple generations survived, last seen 1905.
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