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TIL that during the French Revolution more than 4,000,000 volumes were burnt, of which 25,000 were medieval manuscripts

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boO4 TIL that there’s a mystery prisoner held in total seclusion in Israel, known only as Mister X. The press isn’t allowed to mention his existence.
P1Y6e TIL that resistance laundresses used super itching powder on German underwear and uniforms developed by the British SOE.
5jDr TIL a pegion named “Cher Ami” despite having been shot through the breast, blinded in one eye, covered in blood and with a leg hanging only by a tendon flew 40kms to deliver S.O.S message & saved the lives of 194 soldiers in WW1.
Zpjkp TIL Pandas are only fertile once year and only for 36 hours!
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