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TIL that VidAngel, a Utah-based media company that streams censored versions of popular films and TV series based on user-set criteria like nudity, profanity, and violence, was successfully sued by major Hollywood studies for copyright infringement.

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7rvn7 TIL that in 3rd century China, Han Emperors required anyone who addressed them to chew on Cloves first to freshen their breath
N7dGE TIL that during the 2000 US census, more than 87,000 Americans listed their home state as their ancestry. Texas had the most, with over 32,000.
Wngo TIL that St.Guinefort was a dog who became a folk saint after saving his owner’s child from a snake. He had a grave where people brought their children to for protection and healing, as well as left offerings.
MeZXa TIL that Congress unanimously congratulated the St Louis Cardinals on their 2006 World Series victory
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