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TIL that circumstantial evidence is equally as valid as direct evidence. Fingerprints, DNA, or videos which help infer that a crime took place are circumstantial evidence, while direct evidence such as an eyewitness seeing someone commit the crime can sometimes be unreliable

4kbQ6 TIL about the Battle of Saragarhi, a last-stand battle fought between 21 Sikh Soldiers from British India, and some 10,000 Afghan tribesmen. The soldiers refused to surrender and defended the outpost of Saragarhi, until they were wiped out.
R5gA1 TIL in 2011, Jayme Gordon tried to sue Dreamworks after falsely claiming he created Kung Fu Panda. During the trial it was revealed his evidence was fabricated from a 1996 Lion King coloring book. He was sentenced to two years in prison for fraud and perjury.
neWa7 TIL that during the Black Plague, the Jewish community had a lower infection risk than other populations. Among the theories, they suggest that Jewish religious practices promoted better health since so many rituals relate to hygiene. It resulted in the Jews being accused of causing the Black Death.
6rNY TIL there are more slaves today than at any time in history. While American slaves in 1809 were sold for around $40,000 (inflation adjusted), a slave nowadays can be bought for just $90, making replacement more economical than providing long term care.
kOwKm TIL that the son of Alexander Hamilton successfully represented Aaron Burr’s wife in her divorce case against him