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TIL that American citizens must have a valid U.S. passport to enter American Samoa

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gMxDL TIL Einstein was candid to his wife Elsa about his extramarital affairs. In a letter to his wife, Einstein said women were chasing him, showering him with unwanted attention
5YadQ TIL about a lady who has(had?) immortal cells. She passed away in 1951 and her cells are still alive today being used in cancer research
Ypr7d TIL orchids are named after the greek word for testes (orchis) due to the shape of their tubers
p8geG TIL that in the entire history of the WNBA only 7 players have ever dunked a basketball.
m1vMM TIL Lynyrd Skynyrd the band who had a massive hit with their song 'Sweet Home Alabama' are actually from Jacksonville, Florida