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TIL Jennifer Aniston personally owned Pat the Dog, the white, ceramic dog statue in Joey and Chandler’s apartment. It was a gift to her on the first day of filming and the producers of Friends wanted to use it.

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nebJW TIL the Russian victory over Napoleon using attrition warfare was inspired by George Washington's victory over the British in the American Revolution.
XERdP TIL - USA - If you work an average of 30 hours a week, or 130 hours a month, you are entitled to full-time benefits. Do not let companies lie to you. You can contact your local Bureau of Labor and Industry to file a complaint and they will help you. You cannot be fired for this.
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