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TIL one of flags of Six Flags represents the Confederacy

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OGL7X TIL about Saint Guinefort, a legendary 13th-century French greyhound that received local veneration as a folk saint
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e06An TIL: The majestic call of the American Bald Eagle is a myth. The sound we associate with eagles is actually that of the red-tailed hawk, which is dubbed over. For such a powerful bird, the Bald Eagle emits surprisingly weak-sounding calls—usually a series of high-pitched whistling or piping notes.
grwbA TIL that Blue Jays aren’t actually blue, and only appear blue due to an optical illusion.
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