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TIL After 4 year old CS Lewis' dog was killed by a horse-drawn carriage, he adopted the dog's name Jacksie, and was known by Jack to friends and family for the rest of his life.

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mArp TIL The Jay Treaty, signed in 1794, provides that American Indians may travel freely across the Canadian-US border. Native Indians born in Canada are entitled to freely enter the United States for the purpose of employment, study, retirement, investing, and/or immigration.
QJGV6 TIL there is no such thing as premium vodka, at least in the USA. Title 27, Section 5.22 of the Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Code says that vodka must be distilled or treated until it is, quote, "without distinctive character, aroma, taste or color." If it has any distinction, its not Vodka.
vbJx TIL Keanu Reeves gave $80 million of his $114 million Matrix salary to special effects and makeup staff.
KOPLa TIL Michael Jackson is estimated to have donated over half a billion dollars over his lifetime, setting a record for any pop star.
pwZp TIL that the oldest retail store in America, founded in 1818, is Brooks Brothers. They are still open today and have a range of famous clients including Stephen Colbert and 39 out of the 44 U.S. Presidents. They also introduced several clothing innovations, such as the button down collar.