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TIL I learned that the first law suit to legalize homosexual marriages in the United States was brought by a Christian Church.

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Zp8RB Today I learned: William Hull a esteemed veteran of the revolutionary war. Tarnished his reputation by surrendering the entirety of the territory of Michigan to the British in the war of 1812.
JY0aQ TIL the Pillsbury mascot, Poppin' Fresh has a family. They include: Poppie Fresh (wife), Granmommer, Granpopper, Uncle Rollie, Popper (son), Bun-Bun (daughter), and Flapjack and Biscuit (dog and cat)
womeE TIL that in Soviet-occupied Estonia, 1980's TV show Dallas became popular on modified TV's when it aired in Finland. Thousands of people would drive to the northern tip of Estonia just to watch the show.
66b8 TIL that “saying uncle” originated in Roman times, when “Uncle” was a term for a respected elder. Being called “uncle” usually satisfied a bully’s ego and ended the torment.
GYOP5 TIL I learned that Major General Walter Reed died at Walter Reed