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TIL it’s illegal in 7 US states to be atheist and hold public office.

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QJy4p TIL Lysol was the best-selling method of contraception during the Great Depression because birth control was illegal in the U.S. until 1965 for married couples and 1972 for single people.
JMjk TIL that during the Vietnam War, medics began using super glue to seal battle wounds in troops headed for surgery. It was apparently so effective at sutchering the wounds, that it has been credited with saving numerous lives.
jN8QR TIL the term "Native American" is falling out of favor amongst indigenous Americans, in favor of indigenous Americans, American Indian, or the name of their own tribe.
jDln TIL that Amazon was initially named ‘Cadabra’, this was only changed when a lawyer misheard the name as 'cadaver’.
neDr7 TIL "The Producers" Broadway show on Curb Your Enthusiasm which stars Larry David and David Schwimmer is a real Broadway show written by Mel Brooks which adaptation of his 1968 film features fading producer Max Bialystock.