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TIL the medical examination to fight in the Civil War was to only show your hands and feet

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jMkn TIL that Tigers in China are bred in captivity, those in captivity far outnumber the amount of wild tigers, as tigresses are made to produce cubs at 3 times more than their natural rate by having cubs weaned of pigs or dogs. All this to make Tiger Bone wine
698d7 TIL Broccoli only became available in grocery stores in the UK and Ireland in the late 1970s
e0pdJ TIL the Romania entered the 1930 FIFA world cup following the crowning of King Carol II, as he encouraged them to go. He chose the squad himself and ensured them that they would still have their jobs when they return.
1WNr TIL Newman’s Day is a holiday celebrated in which one must drink 24 beers in 24 hours without throwing up or falling asleep
6ryW TIL that the only ship left in the US Navy that has sunk an enemy ship is 218 years old