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TIL that Hitler had absolutely no reason to declare war on the USA

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R7PX8 TIL that automatons have been in existence since Ancient Greece.
d8kQK TIL that in the US, Americans would raise their right hand in an upward direction (similar to a Nazi salute) when they recited the pledge of allegiance. It was repealed by Congress in 1942 (for obvious reasons) to have the right hand over the heart as we know it today.
Yp0lW TIL Ken Jennings won over 3 million dollars with a 74 day win streak in Jeopardy.
E1ZaP TIL that rechargeable electric cars existed and were quite popular in the late 1800’s. Worldwide discoveries of large petroleum reserves and road infrastructure that required longer driving time led to their decline.
0ynN TIL Shari Lewis, the host of Lamb Chop’s Play-Along, used to go to restaurants and order lamb chops for dinner just to see the look on people’s faces. “[I order it] if for no other reason than to horrify the waiter.”