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TIL that the Native American Seminole tribe bought Hard Rock Cafe in 2006. “ We will buy back American one hamburger at a time”

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JJrV TIL that in a simulated, long-term, multinational space mission, Russian Cosmonauts sexually assaulted women, routinely broke into fist-fights.
D18yg TIL that the words "ton" and "tonne" refer to different units of weight. A British ton, or "gross ton" is 2,240 pounds or 1,016.047 kg. A US ton, or "net ton" is equal to 2,000 pounds or 907.1847 kg. A tonne, or "metric ton" is equal to 1,000 kg.
XYGE TIL The CEO of Nestle said that Drinking Water is not a human right, and that there should be a market value for it
Oo9K6 TIL a slave was indicted for waging war against the state and was later sentenced to be hanged for treason. Two dissenting judges argued that a slave, being a noncitizen, could not commit treason. He was later pardoned.
69L9J TIL the black spots seen on white fur worn by royalty are actually stoat tails.