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Til that equivalents of earthquakes on Mars are called marsquakes

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e0lJb TIL of the Beslan School Massacre in Southwestern Russia on September 1st, 2004. Over 360 hostages, including 186 children, were killed by Islamic insurgents or Russian military personnel during the 4 day seige.
EpjX TIL Esurance got rid of their cartoon mascot Erin Esurance after she was featured in a massive amount of fan made pornography.
MekaV TIL that Virgin group owner Richard Branson bought Necker Island in the Virgin Islands at the age of just 28 for $180,000 in 1978, it was supposed to be worth $6 million but he somehow managed to buy it for $180,000. He still lives on the island to this day.
6axY TIL the Roman Empire typically avoided using slave rowers, instead preferring freemen, because they were more motivated.
9Y1jX TIL In 1739, Benjamin Franklin was pivotal in the commencement of American paper currency and anti-counterfeit measures. He even went as far as intentionally misspelling words and using leaf imprints to fool counterfeiters.