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TIL Loyalist artist Gilbert Stuart returned to America after the Revolution for one reason only: To paint a portrait of George Washington he could make copies and money from.

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6EM1Y TIL During World War 1, on Christmas Eve/Day, soldiers ceased fire and mingled together, singing carols, exchanging gifts, and even playing soccer/football. It is often seen as a symbolic moment of peace and humanity amidst one of the most violent events of human history.
ADndx TIL about “crazy ants” that often form colonies within electrical equipment and can cause problems in all kinds of electrical systems similar to termites in wood.
KjNa TIL that after being heckled by a State Assemblyman at an event, then-Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed one of the state senator’s bills with the words “fuck you” written down the side of his veto explanation.
9YBXQ TIL that Elvis Presley had an identical twin brother who was stillborn
loNEV TIL 20% of 'meat' in the UK was found to contain the DNA of 'unspecified animals.' 41% of mince meat; 31% of kebabs; 23% of curries and 20% of sausages were found to actually contain DNA from animals not on the official label.