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TIL: At Andrew Jackson’s funeral in 1845, his pet parrot had to be removed because it was swearing.

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bN8j TIL Wilmer McLean’s house was involved in the 1st Battle of Bull Run, where the Civil War began. After, he moved 120 miles away to Appomattox Courthouse to avoid further battles, and 2 years later, the Civil War ended in his parlor where General Lee surrendered to General Grant.
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