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TIL that there is an act called the “Read the Bills Act,” that would require the U.S. Congress to read the legislation of a bill before they vote on it. It has been in limbo since 2006.

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J1Kjj TIL orcas have the strongest bite of any animal with an estimated bite force in captivity of 19,000 psi.
0r8p TIL : The US Navy has a science ship that can flip itself. Most of the ship is sunk in the process, only leaving the 5 stories high part above sea level.
j6rbE TIL that the USS Bonhomme Richard is named after the Richard of Poor Richard's Almanack
Lk5Or TIL Prince William breaks royal protocol by flying with his children on the same plane. As direct heirs to the throne, his children should fly on a separate plane in case it crashes.
b90rj TIL John Lennon had a temper so volatile, nearly anything could set him off. One night, it exploded in an incident that ended up damaging his 4 year-old son’s hearing. Sean, who was playing with food, got a yelling so bad he had to go to the hospital.