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TIL Benedict Arnold burned down New London, Connecticut after the Battle of Groton Heights on September 6th, 1781

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6EL68 TIL a puppy of Soviet space dog Strelka, the first animal to safely return from orbit, was given to president Kennedy by Khrushchev. The puppy grew up and became the mate of JFK's dog Charlie. The cold war couple went on to have 4 pups themselves, dubbed the "Pupniks".
Y7MZP TIL the U.S. Virgin Islands used to be called the Danish West Indian Islands. At the time the islands were nominally under the control of the King of Denmark, but were given up through a treaty.
Y7MaB TIL that the Simpsons is not the longest running cartoon of all time. That a Looney Tunes spin-off called “The Bugs Bunny Show” currently beats the Simpsons by 6 years. This show ran for 40 years from 1960-2000. While The Simpsons is currently running at 34 years. (1989-present)
AJyw TIL Drawn Together is the only show ever to have a “Very Mature” rating.
R7bNj TIL in 2010 British goat milk farmer reportedly discovered his goats made more milk when Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas is You" was played on loop