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TIL Seth MacFarlane was originally a writer and animator for classic shows like Johhny Bravo and Dexter’s Lab

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9mnX TIL that Japanese, South Koreans and Taiwanese were considered ‘honorary whites’ by the Apartheid-Era South African government and were granted most of the rights usually reserved for white citizens
e0Dv6 TIL: After the conclusion of the First World War, the French government declared a "Zone Rouge" deemed unfit for human habitation.
R9V7 TIL that in the 1800’s Allan Pinkerton became Chicago’s first detective, developed investigative techniques still used today, became head of Union Intelligence, foiled a plot to kill Abraham Lincoln, chased Jesse James, and created the first database for criminal identification.
gMOPA TIL that 37% of Brits think they have a job that is "utterly useless" and the rate is similar in other countries.
ALWo TIL Al Capone was known for sending flowers to rival gang member’s funerals; one funeral he spent over $5000 on flowers.