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TIL that the first ever east-west transatlantic flight (1919) included two stowaways, a rejected crew member named Will Ballantyne and a tabby kitten named "Whoopsie"

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gMM54 This furry, feline Eden is a must-visit for any self-respecting crazy cat person.
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