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TIL that white roses are placed by 9/11 memorial staff to signify someone’s birthday.

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8a0j4 TIL that certain houses at Hampshire College were named after 4 towns that were purposely flooded to create a huge reservoir in Massachusetts.
b6Er9 TIL a country called Republic of Indian Stream existed between USA and Canada, for less than three years between 1832 and 1835. It is now part of New Hampshire.
1aXo7 TIL That a polarbear was recorded swimming for 9 days, without rest, through the Bering Straight.