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TIL Albert Speer refused Hitler's order known as the Nero Decree. Its content dictated to destroy the German infrastructure and resources in an attempt to prevent the Allies from obtaining them.

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QNL06 TIL Crows and other bird species will coat themselves in ants. Researchers aren’t sure why birds do this, but have called the process “anting”.
l79mK TIL Kamikaze Pilots were not involved with Pearl Harbor, only 1 Japanese pilot deliberately flew into a target after taking severe damage to their aircraft.
D1Alp TIL when James Cameron was an unknown director, he sold the rights to "The Terminator" for $1 so that he would be allow to direct the movie.
nexgB TIL that lawns cost American an average of 70 hours a year to maintain, causing around 35,000 lawn-mower related injuries per year
oBPyr TIL Peppermint oil promotes hair growth more than hair growth medication