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TIL about Haley, a dog that survived a car plunging 1100 feet into Crater Lake, walking back up to the rim with only minor injuries

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oBXGr TIL that James K. Polk is the only US president who pledged to serve only one term during his campaign. He was known for fulfilling all his major promises and died 3 months after his term ended, making his retirement the shortest. He is also the only speaker of the house to be elected as president.