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TIL that the United States Revenue Cutter Service, one of the precursors to the U.S. Coast Guard was originally established in 1790 for armed customs enforcement under the Treasury Department and eventually intercepting slave ships.

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ZorQ TIL that the fingerprints of koala bears are virtually indistinguishable from those of humans - so much so, they could be confused at a crime scene!
BrL9D TIL about Insulin Shock Therapy, which was a treatment to schizophrenia in the 1950's in which you used to repeatedly inject the patient with insulin to induce comas.
BrGlD TIL that the term “Green Thumb” comes from the fact that algae growing on the outside of earthenware pots will stain a person's thumb (and fingers) if he or she handles enough pots. Hence, a person who is always working with flowerpots has a green thumb
v4PR TIL Wile E Coyote catches Roadrunner only once on the 31st anniversary episode of the series. He then hold up a sign that says “Okay wise guys, you always wanted me to catch him. Now what do I do?”
EaXw TIL in 2010 a Kentucky man was beaten and forced at gunpoint to eat his own beard during a dispute over the price of a used riding lawnmower.