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TIL A cat has been the mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska for 15 years.

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N7nwb TIL Ryan Reynolds was on a Push Pop commercial in the 90's
v1Nrj TIL Ancient Rome had a urine tax paid by its buyers. Urine was used for tanning, wool production, and to clean and whiten woolen togas. Instituted by Nero, removed after a while, and re-enacted by Vespasian. His name still attaches to public urinals in France (vespasienne) and Italy (vespasiano).
VBGnm TIL that the Pantheon’s oculus serves as a natural heating and cooling system, this opening allows sunlight to illuminate the interior and helps regulate temperature. The open design also enables rainwater to enter, which drains through a sophisticated floor system
5x5p TIL Running back Joe Delaney, who could not swim, died attempting to save three children from drowning.
KOmW4 TIL before the WWII Battle of Okinawa, the Japanese military forced Okinawan boys as young as 14 to fight against the US invasion. They weren't expected to win so the boys were given suicide missions. The only weapon most were given were 2 grenades - one for the US solders the other for themselves.