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TIL Beretta is the oldest gun company in the world being established 1526 in Brescia, Italy.

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KOW1B TIL The Florida State Seminoles is not a mascot. Instead, the University calls themselves “Seminoles” in honor of the Native American tribe. The name is supported and endorsed by the tribe, and the University and tribe share a special relationship.
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