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TIL that gunpowder was accidentally discovered when Chinese alchemists tried to develop a "fountain of youth" potion.

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x5ao TIL Chips the dog was the most decorated war dog from WW II. He forced 4 machine-gunners to surrender and he helped take 10 Italians prisoner. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, and Purple Heart; however, these awards were later revoked because he was a dog
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