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TIL Miguel Hidalgo, one of the greatest revolutionary leaders of the Mexican Independence War, decided to retreat his army of about 80,000 on the verge of conquering Mexico City. To this day, this decision baffles historians.

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Z8QeY TIL about Robb Nash, a Canadian musician who advocates against suicide. He has the names of over 120 teenagers that didn’t go through with their plans tattooed on his arm.
WkaXN TIL about the Orange Alternative movement. Known as the Revolution of Dwarfs, attracted more than 10,000 people who marched through the city centre in Wrocław, wearing orange dwarf hats.
Ea4V TIL after years spent working on the film “Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan,” screenwriter Robert Towne grew dissatisfied with the production and chose to credit his dog, P.H. Vazak, with the script instead of himself. Vazak went on to become the first dog nominated for an Oscar for screenwriting.
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