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TIL Dr. Seuss cheated on his wife while she was sick with cancer for 13 years. She committed suicide because of his infidelity, and he later married his mistress.

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9YK7m TIL the red-whiskered bulbul is native to tropical parts of Asia, but the bird has also established itself on other continents including many Pacific islands. In Florida they feed on fruits and berries of as many as 24 exotic fruit plants including loquat aiding in its dispersal and propagation.
5YeB8 TIL that Wilhelm II, leader of Germany in WW1, sent a telegram to Hitler in 1940 congratulating him on invading the Netherlands, and hoping the German monarchy would be restored. Hitler, upon reading the telegram, said to his valet, "What an idiot!"
rRdG0 TIL That prolific Californian arsonist John Orr, who was also an arson investigator, wrote a novel about a fireman who was caught setting fires, as he was committing his crimes. The Fireman’s name was Aaron Stiles- an anagram for I set L.A. arson.
PYGle TIL every 13 years, the NHL removes the names of 13 teams engraved on the Stanely Cup to make room for more teams.
8aOgL TIL of the Japanese spider crab. They have the greatest leg span of any arthropod, reaching up to 12.1 feet from claw to claw, and can weigh up to 42 pounds. It is reported to have a gentle disposition despite its ferocious appearance.