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TIL that it was Freddie Mercury’s dying wish for “Bohemian Rhapsody” to be reissued in order to raise money for AIDS charities. When the song was rereleased in late 1991, it topped the charts, staying at #1 for five weeks for the first time since its debut in 1975.

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Lk6Ov TIL about the Pizza Principle. The price of a slice of NYC pizza matches the price of a ride on the NYC subway.
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AN0Xa TIL the Amygdala in the brain is responsible for processing fear and sexual desires. Its goal is to ensure survival. If for some reason fear is not enough to get through a dangerous situation, stimulation of sexual activity for the purpose of reproduction ensures the continuation of the species.
XlwE TIL that the Civil Rights Act of 1875 entitled everyone to access accommodation, public transport, and theatres regardless of race or color. In 1883, this law was struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court as being unconstitutional.
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