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TIL in 1926, the City of New York passed several laws banning dancing in public spaces without a special license. The laws are still enforced today.

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nWvDP TIL that as revenge for Oscar Wilde being in a relationship with his son, The Marquess Of Queensbury planned to present Wilde with a bouquet of rotten vegetables at the opening night of The Importance Of Being Earnest, Wilde’s hit play. But Wilde was tipped off and stopped Queensbury getting inside.
WkewL TIL that most of the world does not refrigerate their eggs.
rRYLo TIL: According to the Catholic Encyclopedia, Joseph was 90 years old when he married Mary, at the time between 12 and 14
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