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TIL the Dickin Medal is awarded to animals "displaying conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty"

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b6PPj TIL: The only country who has successfully invoked NATO Article 5 is the USA after the attacks on September 11.
neKBd TIL singing has amazing health benefits such as: Works the lungs & tones intercostals/diaphragm, Improves sleep, Benefits cardio, Relaxes muscle tension, Improves posture, Opens sinuses/respiratory tubes, Could decrease snoring, Releases endorphins, Boosts immune system, Improves Parkinsons symptoms
nWNEd TIL about Juan Pujol García, a Spanish double agent who earned awards of distinction from both the Allies and the Axis during World War II
ndxo TIL the Queen’s Guard at Buckingham Palace handle public nuisances not by ignoring them as seen in movies, but by shouting and pointing their loaded rifles at them.
dPLd TIL Puerto Rico (“rich port”) was the capitol of the island of San Juan until a mapmaker accidentally switched the names in 1521, and the mistake was never corrected.