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TIL there are 14 abandoned stations on the London Underground, including one used by Government during WW2

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ANXQn TIL: Confederate States Army general Robert E. Lee was married to George Washington’s granddaughter, Anna Randolph Custis.
98Bm TIL Military dogs were branded as “equipment” and soldiers were ordered to leave them behind if necessary. A bill is now in place that makes them veterans of war and once they return home, they are retrained and re homed to finish living their lives.
x65Ww TIL Notre Dame Cathedral's landmark spire, being restored after the fire 4 years ago, new, 60' tall "heart of the spire", made from centuries old oak, is being placed on the cathedral roof August 2023.
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