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TIL Before 'Cat in the Hat,' Dr. Seuss drew cartoons to fight America First, racism and fascism

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9Y0v6 TIL US general, Douglas MacArthur, had two of the worst military disasters in American history happen under his command: the largest surrender of US forces (Battle of Bataan, WWII) and the longest retreat of US forces (The retreat back to the 38th parallel during the Korean War)
A6nl TIL King Tut had a club foot, feminine hips, an overbite. He had Kohler’s disease. DNA determine that Pharaoh’s parents were undoubtedly brother and sister.
X014Q TIL. Flowers exposed to the playback sound of a flying bee produce sweeter nectar within 3 minutes, with sugar concentration averaging 20% higher.
8evM4 TIL the human digestive system cannot process alcohol. Alcohol must first be transformed into another chemical called acetaldehyde, which can damage DNA and cause cancer.
OGe0e TIL that saying to treat something with "Kid Gloves" does not refer to children's gloves, but rather to gloves made from the hide of a young goat, known as a Kid