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My father used to say: "A day in which you've learned something is a day not wasted." As usual, he was right. I always feel good learning and discovering things I never knew before. Things like how amazing humans can be, how far our technology has come, and how amazing our world is. Here are some facts that I hope will make your day worthwhile. |
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We Got Hold of Some Rare Historical Pics. Want to See?
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