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TIL The letter J was the last letter added to the English alphabet. "i" was used for "i" and "j" sounds until 1524.

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8andG TIL: There are 2 versions of Girl Scout Cookies. They employ 2 different bakers for their cookies, ABC Bakers & Little Brownie Bakers (the cookies they make look differently, taste differently &, in some cases, even have different names). Where you live determines which type of cookie you will get!
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