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TIL in 2011 a Minnesota man was arrested and charged for converting a vibrator into an explosive device with the intention of giving it to his ex-girlfriend for Christmas.

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wLvy7 TIL that a dog’s behaviour changes when it senses the pregancy of it’s owner (or family member), some dogs become more protective while other dogs become more rebelious, chewing on items or peeing inside the home
78RGO TIL There was a "War" horse named SGT. Reckless that served in the Korean War. Her decorations include, Purple Heart (1 Gold star), Presidential Unit Citation (1 bronze star), Navy Unit Commendation, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, and multiple Korean service medals.
grrwA TIL Dean Martin was convicted of carrying a concealed weapon in 1982. Martin told reporters he had carried a .38 in his boot for years after several incidents involving strangers coming up to him at restaurants that Martin had considered "life threatening."
DxKr TIL that a study showed most people who ingested “magic mushrooms” showed improvements in personality for more than a year.
neBVr TIL 46 BCE is the longest year in history, with 445 days.