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TIL camels originated in North America

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Eabd TIL “Town Destroyer” was a nickname given to George Washington by Iroquois Native Americans in 1753.
DQ0dp TIL one of the few people actually killed by an Australian Cassowary was an American man who thought it was a good idea to keep one as a pet.
p8Nnp TIL, Edsel Ford was responsible for previous generations of the Lincoln Continental automobile, and would also bring hydraulic brakes to cars, he also had a role in producing military products at Willow Run in the 1940s.
wEeP TIL A child was born who was the nearest medical example of a virgin birth, most of his cells contained genetic material only from his mother
8awpL TIL a 143 ton 'fatberg' was found underneath London in 2017, shutting down a major sewer line. They are created from flushed animal fat, oils, wet wipes and diapers. They have become a major problem in many major cities.