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TIL that the CIA tried to bribe Egypt’s president Abdelnasser to join a proposed ME defence org but he took the bribe ($3 Million) then refused to join.

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VMOnm TIL that after the overthrow of the indigenous monarchy Hawaii was a sovereign nation for 5 years
Wk5rX TIL : During the Battle of Carillon, the French defeated the British even though the French were 3,600 soldiers and the British were 16,000 soldiers. This led to a decisive victory for France during the 7 Years War.
gMpny TIL That dogs evolved eyebrows specifically to communicate with humans.
6Ea5m TIL a donkey can mate with a zebra and produce an offspring called a "zebrass".
gMAK9 TIL that The Big Beat, a 1980 song by Billy Squier, has been sampled in more than 260 recordings including Jay-Z's “99 Problems”, Alicia Keys' “Girl on Fire” and Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Higher Ground". The original song never charted.