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TIL in 2008, Phoenix AZ reported itself to be the kidnapping capitol of the US, with almost one kidnapping every single day. They receieved millions in federal funds. It was a lie.

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gMnpL TIL by Special Congressional edict, George Washington is considered the senior-most military officer of all time, meaning no other US military officer can ever outrank him.
AD5Lx TIL of ‘The Vanishing Lake’ in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, which fills and empties frequently but unpredictably due to unknown geological conditions. There are three streams flowing into the lake but none out. It is said that on nights when the lake is full, a ghost haunts the shoreline.
l7owr TIL that GPS(global positioning system) technology was originally restricted to military use. In 1983, Korean Air Lines Flight 007 was shot down by a Soviet fighter aircraft after it had strayed into Soviet territory. US President Regan then authorized GPS use by civilians.
b9649 TIL of Fried Coca-Cola, created by Abel Gonzales Jr. and introduced at the 2006 Texas State Fair. Served with whipped cream, cinnamon sugar, and a cherry, it sold 10,000 cups in it's first two weeks. Gonzales is also responsible for the creation of Fried Butter, as well as Fried Beer.
jnxX TIL an xbox user was banned for putting his actual hometown, “Fort Gay” West Virginia as his residence. It took an appeal by the towns mayor for Microsoft to reverse it.