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TIL There was an attempted colony in Delaware called “New Albion” technically belonging to Ireland.

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R7Gxj TIL Theodore Roosevelt's daughter Alice had a pet snake named Emily Spinach. She liked to carry it around the White House in her purse and take it out at unexpected moments.
9ANM TIL Russia, Corsica and Israel have raised monuments to mosquitofish, commemorating their role in defeating malaria in the early 20th century
4XYRo TIL about 'The Rally'-a phenomenon that occurs when a critical patient is expected to pass away in a few days. At some point during last days (and sometimes even the final day of life), they appear to be "all better," meaning they'll eat more, talk more, and even walk around.
jN4Nn TIL the monstrous cyclops from Homer's "The Odyssey" loved cheese - and may have even "invented" feta.
ZpZED TIL Deaf people each have unique “name signs” given by a friend or family member, and per the culture only a deaf person can give a hearing person their own special name sign