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TIL that the dolphin that played Flipper on the TV show committed suicide by refusing to breathe

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16Z77 TIL that in 1982, to protest Border Patrol inspections that were harming tourism, the city of Key West, FL declared independence. The mayor named himself Prime Minister of the Conch Republic, declared war on the US, surrendered one minute later, then applied for one billion dollars in foreign aid.
rRogM TIL FDR is the only physically disabled person to be US President. Paralysed from the waist down, ramps for his wheelchair were installed at the White House. This was hidden from the public. In speeches he used his head to make gestures because his hands were gripping the lectern to remain upright.
graNy TIL Prince turned down major label record deals at the age of 15 because they wouldn't let him produce himself.
EKbp TIL The United States tried to buy Greenland for $100,000,000, but Denmark refused to sell.
D1PJY TIL During World War II, it was common for soldiers to keep family photos under clear grips on their 1911 pistols. They were called “Sweetheart Grips.”