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TIL that for years before slavery was banned in Canada, African slaves in Canada escaped south to the free areas of the US.

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wLPVW TIL the Soviet space shuttle looked identical to the American shuttle because it was built off of stolen NASA designs.
b9Qgp TIL that all modern horses are likely descended from a single male ancestor. Wild stallions were aggressive and untamable, so he was probably a timid stallion for whom domestication was the only chance to get laid.
KYQmw TIL that the Ampersand used to be the 27th letter of the alphabet
VMd00 TIL radioactive cocaine is a diagnostic tool used for Parkinson's Disease
D1K9e TIL Sharks are attracted to any high-contrast color, such as yellow, orange, or red. These colors are easier for the shark to see, especially in murky water or up against a bright surface.