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TIL that the king of Siam (Thailand) offered to send Abraham Lincoln war elephants to help with the Civil War.

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yQrxv TIL that Robert Craig McNamara, the son of the former United States Secretary of Defense, Robert McNamara, is an organic walnut farmer, expert in soil and sustainable farming, and president of California's state Board of Food and Agriculture
GApQN TIL In Qatar, a special license is required for people to be able to purchase pork or alcohol products. Pork and alcohol products are also subject to a 100% "sin tax".
Xa96 TIL coffee loses caffeine as it roasted, so a dark, “bold” cup of coffee actually has less caffeine than a lighter roast.
D1J TIL That Actor Christopher Lee, Witnessed the Last Public Guillotine Execution in France.
Oa11 TIL that a South Korean searched the entire USA for an American soldier to repay for the kindness shown during the Korean War.