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TIL that “Uncle Sam” is an imitation of a British recruiting poster featuring Lord Kitchener.

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WpJ8 TIL Nestlé is taking 265 million litres of fresh Canadian water every year to bottle and sell off around the world – and it does not pay a penny.
eEZg TIL John C. Reilly appeared in three of the five films nominated for Best Picture at the 2002 Academy Awards (Chicago, Gangs of New York, and The Hours)
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