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TIL that in 2001 a man died from injuries caused by a shooting in 1966; his death was ruled a homicide, despite it occurring 35 years after the death of the shooter.

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4yPb TIL scientist feared the first atomic test would initiate an unstoppable chain reaction and ultimately lead to the destruction of earth
B7lk TIL in 1912, Japan sent the USA some Japanese Cherry Trees as a sign of their blossoming friendship. After WW2, Japan’s Cherry Trees were weak and sick so the USA sent a bunch of them back to reinvigorate their trees!
e0OxD TIL that United Airlines is the only airline that operates routes on many islands in Micronesia and the Marshall Islands in the Pacific Ocean
OG6yY TIL that in 1985, a Yugoslavian farmer had a bottle inserted in his anus which broke and blamed it on two men of a minority group which gaine widespread coverage. Despite later testimony revealing that the wound was self-inflicted, the incident played a role in the future breakup of Yugoslavia.
BMrb TIL Steve McQueen would often demand free items in bulk from studios (razors, jeans, etc.) and would donate them to a reformatory school.