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TIL that many US states still have laws against people with disabilities from marrying. And if they do get married, they will lose their benefits.

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P1x4G TIL about the Köln Concert, a 1974 piano recital by Keith Jarrett. The venue’s piano was smaller than specified, was out of tune, and had malfunctioning pedals, forcing Jarrett to improvise around its shortcomings. The concert recording is the best-selling solo jazz and best-selling piano album.
Me5R7 TIL that in 2017 to AI chatbots created their own language to negotiate with each other
5YMlP TIL that In 1969, El Salvador and Honduras fought a four-day conflict that cost thousands of lives and displaced thousands more in the aftermath of a Football game. The struggle is still remembered as the football war.
8aDAZ TIL The Led Zeppelin song “Dazed and Confused” is originally written by Jake Holmes. Led Zeppelin recorded it in 1969, but didn't credit Holmes. In the 1980’s Holmes approached the band about song writing credit but was ignored. The band didn't respond until 2010 when Holmes filed a lawsuit.
LQ6BQ TIL Of the letters of last resort. Each UK nuclear submarine has a safe which contains a letter written by the Prime Minister, with instructions on what to do in the case of nuclear war. They're only to be opened when the UK has been hit by nuclear weapons.