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TIL Colorado teen Erik Jensen received more time in prison for failing to intervene in a murder than the actual murderer did

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pYmpO TIL of the Old River Control Structure, meant to prevent the Mississippi River changing course. It if fails, it would cripple the US economy & lead to a global food crisis. Several experts have recommended letting the river shift course naturally to avoid this.
8aLDG TIL of Poundbury in Dorset. Due for completion in 2025, the new town is designed to the personal tastes of Prince Charles and includes a replica of Buckingham Palace.
QJnge TIL that the 100 year old Morgan Motor Company is still making their sports cars with wooden frames.
XW8E TIL that Patsy Cline was offered a car ride back to Nashville with singer Dottie West. Cline refused, telling West, “Don’t worry about me, Hoss. When it’s my time to go, it’s my time.” Patsy Cline died in a plane crash later that same day.
X0VP8 TIL That Robert Todd Lincoln, son of Abraham Lincoln, was present for three of America’s four presidential assassinations (Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley)