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TIL that troops used wet hemp bales to protect themselves from musket, and even cannon, fire

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XwjD TIL South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker have no memory of making the episode “Sexual Harassment Panda” due to the fact they were so exhausted and hungover from making the South Park movie
eGY4 TIL crows are capable of forming close bonds with people. When an 8 year old girl left food out on a bird feeder, the crows would leave trinkets like earrings, hearts, and a “best friend” charm in return.
N784N TIL about Genna, a traditional Ethiopian sport similar to field hockey, played on a cow field without removing the cows. The goals are sometimes miles apart.
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