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TIL that banning felons from voting started in the South in the 1870s after the 15th amendment gave black people the right to vote.

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W7ED9 TIL of "The Dip", a 50/50 solution of white vinegar and hydrogen peroxide used to clean lead off of suppressors and other firearm parts. The resulting chemical reaction dissolves the lead into lead acetate, which can cause lead poisoning from simple contact with the dermis (skin).
4X585 TIL The Royal Clipper is a cruise ship that is built on the lines of the Preussen – a five mast sail ship that was built in the year 1902. At present, the Royal Clipper is regarded to be the world’s largest sailing ship with five masts that are rigged fully.
1JKD TIL Hunter S. Thompson typed out The Great Gatsby in its entirety several times so he would know what it felt like to write a masterpiece
p8nWO TIL armadillos carry leprosy and caused a spike of leprosy cases in Florida in 2015
eMGg TIL in China you can pay someone to take your place during court trials and in jail, this is known as “Ding zui” and the Chinese govt censors information about it online