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TIL The Federal Reserve removes and shreds 5000+ tons of paper currency each year.

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m1m0R TIL About John Weir Foote a Canadian Army Chaplain from World War II who became the only Canadian Chaplain to be awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Dieppe Raid. Among his actions were loading wounded onto evacuating craft and staying behind to aid those who could not be moved.
jNYpM TIL There is no benefit to "No Nut November" according to scientists and it may even be bad for you.
NXnoM TIL that A. Campbell, a lottery winner, wore a 'Scream' mask when claiming his one million dollar prize to protect his identity and avoid relatives asking for money.
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