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TIL the term “gerrymandering” derives from Gov. Elbridge Gerry who in 1812 redrew the Massachusetts senatorial districts to favor his Federalist Party. One of these redrawn districts looked like a salamander, thus Gerry + salamander = gerrymander

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rRdPx TIL that Eddie Murphy released a song called "Yeah," which featured vocals from Michael Jackson, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, Jon Bon Jovi, Barry White, and others. The nearly 5-minute long song consists entirely of Murphy and the guest vocalists singing variations of the word "yeah."
m1JZP TIL The "non-rBST" label on milk has essentially become meaningless because none of the major milk bottlers package milk from rBST-treated cows anymore
v1vjL TIL that former President Jimmy Carter was once denied service at a Boston restaurant for wearing a cardigan. When a Secret Service agent pointed out that this was a former President of the United States, the hostess was quoted as saying, ''All the more reason he should wear a jacket.''
LQWE0 TIL Mama Cass and Keith Moon died in the same bedroom at the same age.
wreE TIL China’s subway beggars have designed a system that governs which turf they get to work. Greenhand beggars who intrude on lines reserved for the disabled or elderly get a beating.