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TIL that in 1859 the most powerful recorded solar storm shocked telegraph operators through their machines and set their papers on fire.

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woLxo TIL about the Horse, Sergeant Reckless. A Horse who served with the marines in Korea. She was able to haul ammunition by herself without a handler, would seek a bunker or lay down when under fire and received two purple hearts as well as other medals for her service in the Korean war.
grrG4 TIL about the existence of Platybelodons, a prehistoric elephant with the mouth of platypus
7V4p TIL the short urinals aren’t for children, they’re for wheelchairs.
8Jda TIL after the American Civil War, thousands of Confederates fled the US to Brazil. These ‘Confederados’ were recruited by Emperor Dom Pedro II due to their expertise in growing cotton.
E1Ywp TIL that Dr. Seuss pronounced his name so that it rhymes with "voice".