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TIL that there is a Darth Vader 'Gargoyle' on the exterior of the Washington National Cathedral in Washington DC

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Me4RW TIL that there are 34 different National Emergencies currently active in the USA. The longest-running one still in existence was declared in 1979.
LQXlP TIL that Adrian Carton de Wiart was a veteran of three major conflicts, losing a hand and an eye. He received the Victoria Cross, the highest British military award for gallantry, for his actions at La Boiselle. He, however, declined to even mention the medal in his autobiography.
xV4no People who feel depressed eat about 55% more chocolate than their non-depressed peers, according to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
nW5W7 TIL - The amount of water in Lake Superior can cover all of North and South America in 1 foot of water
eXOk TIL that the Nuremberg Principals state that simply following the orders of your government does not excuse you from the consequences of violating international law