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TIL that AIDS was originally called GRID, short for Gay Related Immune Deficiency

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Br9DL TIL after George I of England’s death, his mistress the Duchess of Kendal kept a raven that she believed to be him
Y7Dmv TIL the use of iron maidens as a medieval torture device is considered to be a myth
kJvg5 TIL of Jay Lovestone, who was a one time Communist Party USA leader, then after being kicked out, worked for the CIA in anti communist activities
VxQ TIL Fox News argued broadcasters have the right to lie or deliberately distort news reports on public airwaves. I can’t wait to rub this in my father in law’s face.
9lvG TIL “Step on a crack…” originally ended with “and your mother will turn black.”