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TIL The British King during the American Revolution was George III. His wife, Queen Charlotte bore 15 children and 13 lived to adulthood. From those 13, only 8 legitimate heirs were born including the Queen Victoria.

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YpBJ7 TIL That during the Berlin Blockade of 1948, US Air Force Pilot Gail Halvorsen dropped Candy & Chewing Gum with hand made parachutes for the Children of West Berlin. The Children would know it was Halvorsen, as when flying over Berlin, he would wiggle his wings side by side
neAxP TIL about 'Jemmy Button' the Fuegian native who was stolen on Darwins 'Beagle' to England, taught to be an 'English Gentleman' and returned to Tierra del Fuego where he subsequently reverted to his 'native ways' and was later blamed for the murder of a group of missionaries.
l7peN TIL Acute effects of cannabigerol (CBG) on anxiety, stress, and mood: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover, field trial
QJ1AE TIL Chris Espinosa is Apple Inc.'s longest-serving employee, having held roles in documentation, marketing, engineering, and more. He's been working at Apple since 1976, which is over 45 years.
m1JoM TIL anyone joining the French Foreign Legion MUST do so anonymously with a fake name. After 1 year they can request permission to divulge their real name or, if they “are in trouble with the law”, the Legion will issue official documents for the fake name so they can can fully assume a new identity.