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TIL Washington State's admission to the union was delayed because the governor forgot to sign the state constitution.

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W7V1o TIL Silly walking like Mr Teabag is really good exercise.
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Aal4 TIL Daniel Tosh suffers from social anxiety, but overcomes it by acting as a different character durring his shows.
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