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TIL that zero Canadian banks failed during the Great Depression

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jNKrR TIL: Koshik, an elephant in a South Korean zoo, learned to imitate human speech by sticking its trunk in its mouth
v1gjj TIL that the USA may not had To nuke Japan at WWII. They invest millions in Bat Bombs that are seriously effective but in the end they were not able to control their bat/bird bombs.
8mBX TIL a man accidentally turned winning lotto ticket black. Forensics analysis was performed and he was able to claim the jackpot.
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