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TIL - Universities get ‘Kickbacks’ from publishers for requiring their students to purchase textbooks

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WP0B TIL that in 1917 during WWI, Sgt Henry “Black Death” Johnson was wounded 21 times from a German Soldier raid. Racism was still a barrier and was never recognized by the U.S. until 2015, posthumously awarded the MOH. He was the first American in WWI to be awarded the Croix De Guerre by France.
9wVQM TIL if you watch the first season of 'Happy Days', you'll notice the Fonz wears penny loafers and windbreakers for many scenes. ABC only allowed the character to wear his later trademark leather jacket if he was standing next to his motorcycle.
WkOrY TIL Tomato ketchup was introduced to the United States in 1834 as a purported medicine and sold in pill form.
OoXo6 TIL that in Israel it is mandatory for all citizens to serve in the military for 24-32 months.
peP8 TIL that when a cat “head-butts” you, it’s called “bunting”