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TIL During the Iran/Contra scandal, US President Ronald Reagan’s White House aides thought he was “Inattentive and Inept” and that Article 25 needed to be considered as a way to remove him from office.

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1aMED TIL that the longest siege in history happened in the 17th century and lasted 21yrs.
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X0pb8 TIL most birds in our world are monogamous
Q1k TIL in Ancient Rome, whole pigs were stuffed with sausages and fruit, roasted and served on their feet. They were split open and its “guts” would spill in front of diners. They were called Trojan Pigs.
4OoR TIL when doctors recommended Einstein surgery he refused surgery, saying: “I want to go when I want. It is tasteless to prolong life artificially. I have done my share, it is time to go. I will do it elegantly.”