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TIL that whales are distant relatives of the hippopotamus

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YpOVv TIL the founders of Mensa envisioned it as "an aristocracy of the intellect", and was disappointed that a majority of members came from humble homes.
pDAe TIL that Confederate Soldiers are not considered American Veterans
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