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TIL In 1916, the German Empire allowed citizens to take passport photos with their dogs.

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wb0M TIL that Elton John sank into a deep depression following the death of Diana, Princess of Wales in 1997. He rewrote “Candle in the Wind” to be about her, and only played it live once. He has denied all requests to play it again, saying he will only play it if asked by one of Princess Diana’s sons.
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