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TIL that Jefferson Davis in 1861 hoped to become a general in the Confederate Army. He was stunned and horrified to learn that he had been elected the first president of the Confederate States of America.

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EwG7 TIL that Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first Shogun of Japan, only ruled formally for two years before abdicating the position to his son, likely to avoid succession conflicts after his death.
YpME7 TIL that Phyllis Smith, commonly known for her role as Phyllis Vance in the Office, was once a burlesque dancer and a cheerleader for the old St. Louis Cardinals NFL team.
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