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TIL after the American Revolution the -ville suffix became popular in the names of new US settlements due to an increase of pro-French sentiments.

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kM6e TIL the Family International cult believes in a “Loving Jesus.” It’s a radical form of bridal theology that instructs member to visualize Jesus is involved in sex and masturbatory acts with them. Men are encouraged to visualize themselves as women to avoid homosexual relationships with Jesus.
d1ZE TIL Women didn’t earn the right to vote in national elections in the nation of Liechtenstein until 1984, when men voted 2,370–2,251 in favor of granting women the right to vote in national elections.
p8mpe TIL cities house 62.7% of the US population but occupies only 3.5% of land area
E1N7W TIL when Mr. Potato Head was first introduced, parents were expected to supply their own potato. Federal regulations made the pieces less sharp, so Hasbro was forced to include a plastic potato with pre-made holes.
9bLp TIL that because of the starvation and hardship endured by the Irish people during the potato famine, Ireland has been at the forefront of famine relief and its people have given more to the fundraising efforts of Live Aid per capita than any other nation in the world.