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TIL there is a city in Washington named 'George'. Every year, George, Washington celebrates the 4th of July by baking the world's largest cherry pie.

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j6xPj TIL that until the 18th century, animal trials in court were common across Europe, including trials for murder and beastiality. In 1386, a pig was found guilty of killing a child, it was then dressed in male clothing and executed in the town square.
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