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TIL as a result of the state of New York having the highest cigarette taxes in the U.S., it is estimated that over 50% of the cigarettes consumed in New York are smuggled in.

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69WeY TIL that Kansas City is not situated in the state of Kansas but in Missouri.
R7vY1 TIL that “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” was released as “Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles” in the UK because the word “ninja” was considered too violent.
R7b59 TIL the US Presidents annual salary is $400,000/yr. Adjusted for inflation it’s the lowest it’s been since 1789.
LQBbm TIL that in 1836, the Whigs wanted to force a contingent election by nominating 4 candidates for President. They failed and Van Buren got the necessary majority to win.
VMM4 TIL Rats, when orally administered fullerenes, lived nearly 100% longer without negative effects