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TIL one of the checks which a British nuclear submarine makes to see whether the government is still functioning is whether BBC Radio 4 is broadcasting.

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mmlp TIL in 2007, the Israeli Ambassador to El Salvador was recalled after being found outside the Embassy drunk, hands tied, wearing only a corset bondage gear, and with a cucumber inserted into his rectum. The police only discovered his identity after removing the ball gag from his mouth.
yLYJ TIL The US Congress voted to pay George Washington $25,000 a year. He declined since he valued his image as a selfless public servant but ultimately accepted to avoid a precedent where the presidency would be perceived as limited only to wealthy individuals who could serve without pay.
6jvQ TIL that The U.S.gave up its high-energy physics project in Texas after Congress had yanked funding — after building 15 miles of underground tunnels at a $2 billion cost to the U.S. taxpayers.
7raRP TIL that the 'Frisbee' was named so after a local pie company 'Frisbie Pies' sold many to students at the local college who used to finish the pie and throw the empty tray around for fun yelling 'Frisbee' in case anyone nearby was in danger of being hit.
WPQB TIL eating asparagus can help prevent hangovers by protecting the liver against the toxic effects of alcohol