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TIL Johnny Depp adopted the one-eyed, Andalusian horse who played Gunpowder, Ichabod Crane’s steed in Sleepy Hollow, in order to save him from being put down.

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mxR9O TIL that the Christian Cult called "The Children of God" encouraged its female members to enter into sexual relationships with potential converts to lure them in. Called 'Flirty Fishing', they 'successfully' lured over 100,000 men into the cult.
oBdKW TIL that Ford initiated the 5 day work week... not to give people a 2 day break, but to improve human output and spending
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