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TIL That having older brothers increases a male’s chance of being homosexual

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epKxb TIL that in the 1930s, the most famous model in the world was a mannequin named Cynthia who was sent dresses from top fashion houses, jewelry from Tiffany and Cartier, and was even invited to the wedding of the Duke of Windsor Edward and Wallis Simpson.
NrmM TIL a 67-year-old lived his entire life stereoblind, or unable to properly experience depth perception, until he went to a theater and saw Hugo in 3D. He was blown away by the experience of depth during the movie, and afterward the ability stayed, curing him of his condition.
GYgEN TIL that the United States invaded Canada in 1812. Former President Thomas Jefferson predicted that the "acquisition of Canada (..) will be a mere matter of marching", however, it went terribly, after a few months the entire Michigan territory had fallen.
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