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TIL about Jimmy the Crow who appeared in over 1,000 features from the ‘30s through the ‘50s. He was trained in an assortment of tricks, such as typing, opening letters, and even riding a tiny motorcycle. Jimmy Stewart said he was the “smartest actor” on the set of It’s A Wonderful Life.

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