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TIL a dog named Joy was the only member of Nicholas II household to survive the family’s execution. The Bolsheviks murdered the former Tsar, his wife,their five children,four retainers, and two other dogs, but spared Joy because he didn’t bark. Joy was later rescued and lived out his days in England

TIL a dog named Joy was the only member of Nicholas II household to survive the family's execution. The Bolsheviks murdered the former Tsar, his wife,their five children,four retainers, and two other dogs, but spared Joy because he didn't bark. Joy was later rescued and lived out his days in England
Joy, the English Cocker Spaniel of Tsarevich Alexei, is confirmed as the sole surviving member of the Romanov household after the 1918 execution.
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TIL about Browser, the library cat. Adopted by a White Settlement, TX library in 2010, Browser was evicted from the library by the local govt in 2016, provoking a backlash that resulted in a unanimous decision permitting him to stay. Browser outlived the councilmember that voted to evict him.

TIL about Browser, the library cat. Adopted by a White Settlement, TX library in 2010, Browser was evicted from the library by the local govt in 2016, provoking a backlash that resulted in a unanimous decision permitting him to stay. Browser outlived the councilmember that voted to evict him.
Browser, the beloved library cat of White Settlement, Texas, passed away on September 3, 2025, after a notable history including eviction battles and community support.
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