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TIL that the platypus and echidna are the only 2 species of mammal that lay eggs

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WkZ9X TIL the Five Civilized Tribes were deeply committed to slavery, had their own black codes, immediately reestablished slavery when they arrived in Indian territory, rebuilt their nations with slave labor, crushed slave rebellions, and enthusiastically sided with the Confederacy in the Civil War.
M7jLm TIL that a 15th century French count married his sister. Later on, he produced 3 children with her. Originally, she was supposed to be betrothed to Henry VI of England.
rRNRd TIL that the War of the Golden Stool was fought because a European governor wanted to sit on a sacred stool.
M7vN8 TIL in the 1950s, Hollywood actress Ava Gardner popularized the name Ava.
WeyL TIL Roger Ebert considers Armageddon (1998) to be one of his most hated films. He said it was “an assault on the eyes, the ears, the brain, common sense and the human desire to be entertained.”