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TIL that the United States observes National Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29 because on that date in 1973, the last U.S. combat troops left Vietnam.

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oV87 TIL our fingerprints are developed while we’re still in the womb and are unique based on our movement, location in the womb and composition of our mother’s amniotic fluid
gMbYA TIL that squirrels are somewhat opportunistic when it comes to their diet. They‘re primarily herbivores but have also been known to eat small birds, young snakes, and smaller rodents, as well as bird eggs and insects.
5VnnR TIL Roseanne Barr pitched a version of UK series "Absolutely Fabulous" starring Carrie Fisher and Bond villain Barbara Carrera for ABC. According to the network in 1996, "they rejected the show’s original sex-and-drugs-packed script." HBO was also interested, according to Barr's then publicist.
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