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TIL that blind individuals can opt for a guide horse instead of a guide dog. Miniature horses are an alternative for those who do not wish to or cannot use a guide dog.

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RDJ9 TIL that April 8th is Draw A Bird Day. It is observed to honor a 10 year old girl who was killed in 1946
6EM8W TIL Until that Queen Elizabeth II has seen 13 diverse UK Prime Ministers come into power, with the first being Winston Churchill.
v1WP4 TIL Queen Elizabeth has won more than $9.4 million on horse betting and is also the 11th most successful owner of racing horses.
M7mXV TIL Pious III was elected Pope on 22 September 1503 and died only 26 days later. During his election, everyone was aware that he was seriously ill, but electing the neutral Pious helped the two rivaling factions in the conclave to buy just enough time to continue their negotiations and politicking
a8WGM TIL that bats use echolocation to find food in the dark. They make high-pitched sounds that bounce off objects, helping them figure out where stuff is. It's like their own built-in radar!