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TIL in 1958, then Vice President Nixon unknowingly smuggled 3 lbs. of marijuana through U.S. Customs for Louis Armstrong.

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YpYx TIL Adwaita, the world’s oldest tortoise that died only 6 years ago, was born 26 years before the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
NXdV8 TIL that in 2017 the Bison became the first national mammal for the United States
OGQpL TIL 3 of the 4 members of Imagine Dragons are named Daniel. (Wayne Sermon’s real first name is Daniel)
vErj TIL some of Kurt Cobain’s ashes were taken to New York, blessed by Bhuddist monks, mixed into clay and then made into ceremonial staues in the monastery
xVWPg TIL the South Korean authorities have already created designations for North Korean highways to bring them under their own system in case of reunification.