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TIL about Oseola McCarty, a washerwoman from Hattiesburg, MS, who became one of the University of Southern Mississippi’s most celebrated benefactors. In 1995, she arranged for $150,000 of her savings to fund scholarships for students in financial need, a surprising amount given her modest earnings.

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NKkb TIL only 25% of teenagers still wear a watch. Down from 52% in 2005.
0doQj TIL that the $2 bill is still being printed and circulated today. The reason it feels rare is because so many people believe it’s rare and end up hoarding it, which keeps it out of circulation.
vkox TIL that Italian scientist Carmen Lamacchia has found a way to “disarm” Gluten (drastically reduce content, make remainder non dangerous for celiacs) and Gluten-free industry doesn’t like it
8aRkP TIL of the S.S. Eastland which became too top heavy and capsized killed 846 people after adding lifeboats to meet federal requirements after the Titanic sunk.
o09E TIL the US Federal Register is still using floppy disks sent by courier because a secure e-mail system is “too expensive”