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TIL During Operation Desert Storm there were nine American M1 Abrams tanks destroyed. All nine were destroyed by Americans

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OGQE6 TIL that Zhou Enlai, a key figure in Chinese history, wasn't informed of his bladder cancer under Mao's orders. Mao prohibiting him and his wife from being informed of the diagnosis, surgery, or further examinations, despite later offers of foreign medical help.
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