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TIL In 1999 Hurricane Lenny, or Wrong-Way-Lenny, is the only recorded hurricane to have traveled backwards

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BrQJL TIL of Dorthy and Herbert Vogel, a teacher and postal worker who donated their 5,000 piece art collection, worth millions, to the National Galley for the public to enjoy for free. In 2008, 2,500 pieces were distributed to all 50 states with each state receiving 50 pieces from the collection.
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