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TIL some southern states offer bounties on beaver tails, with some areas paying $75 per tail.

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GAZgE TIL: of Jean Thurel. A Centenarian and soldier of the French army for 75 years, Born in the reign of Louis XIV and dying during that of Napoleon. He received many honours and was noted for his fitness. He refused promotions due to his humility, staying a low-raking fusilier for his entire career.
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