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TIL that in 1800 Alexander von Humboldt found a pet parrot in Amazonas that spoke an extinct language. He documented what it said, and his notes are the only trace of this language.

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TIL - The U.S. Invaded Canada 4 times, other than during The Revolutionary War and the War of 1812.

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Mental Floss is a cool website which tells you the hidden stories behind the popular happenings around the world. They cover everything from science to history to technology to pop culture.

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The U.S. Map With Only 38 States

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What Is Belly Button Fluff?

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'Demonic': Derek the Jackdaw Is Currently Menacing Children in South Yorkshire

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7 Things You Might Not Know About Calvin and Hobbes Mental Floss, 2013

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When Richard Nixon Wanted to be a Rapper

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This Land Is Your Land: The Story Behind America's Best-Known Protest Song

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