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TIL Over 5,000 PhD’s work as janitors in U.S.

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loEbN TIL that John Newton was the captain of a slave ship. In 1748 he encountered a severe storm and, although being non-religious, prayed out to God for safety. This event changed his life. He later became a clergy member, an abolitionist, and wrote the hymn "Amazing Grace" about his experience.
YpEBx TIL that during an awards ceremony for the Seal Team 6 operators who were on the mission to kill Osama Bin Laden, CIA Director Leon Panetta disclosed classified information in a speech. One of the attendees was Mark Boal, who would go on to write the script for Zero Dark Thirty
E11ed Everything scientists know suggests that this little creature is immortal.
xV09b TIL cockroach milk is four times as nutritious as cow’s milk.
ZjEY TIL Cursing while on the telephone with someone is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in the State of Virginia