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TIL that 95% of all Thoroughbred racehorses can be traced back to a single 18th-century stallion

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nevyW TIL of Carl, a 5-year-old deaf boxer who is unbothered by court noises and accompanies kids during depositions and trials. He offers a sense of protection for children while they face their abusers in court.
EJ6W TIL “Maple syrups” Mrs. Butterworth’s, Aunt Jemima and Log Cabin do NOT countain ANY Maple products. Flavour comes from corn syrup and caramel.
yQ6Pv TIL that out of the 31 teams currently in the National Hockey League, over 1/3rd have never won the Stanley Cup (11/31 teams). Four have not even made it to the finals.
J1MwV TIL: In the recently highlighted city of Uvalde, TX you can SHOOT LITTERAL TANKS AND RPGS!!!??!!??!!?? WTF TX. Yall are making killing machines into tourist attractions!!!!
XE9m8 TIL About Jack Phillips, the 25-year-old Godalming-born telegraphist was aboard the Titanic when it hit an iceberg on April 14, 1912. He stayed at his post until the ship sank, frantically contacting nearby ships, in an attempt to save hundreds of lives. His body was never found.