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ep7Rb TIL that Malaysian kingship rotates every five years and that it has an elective monarchy
Oo8WR TIL of the "Fighting McCook" family of Ohio. Two brothers, Daniel & John, & thirteen of their sons were involved in the Union army, making the family one of the most prolific in American military history. Six McCooks reached the rank of brigadier general or higher.
NXoe TIL that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle tried to enlist when WWI broke out at the age of 55 — “I am 55 but I am very strong and hardy, and can make my voice audible at great distances.”
P1Lnn TIL the terms Red States and Blue States was not widely used until the 2000 US Presidential Election