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TIL that since 1945, the USA has attempted to overthrow more than 50 foreign governments, most of which had been democratically-elected

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KY0bJ TIL "Bastille" is a name for a form of fortification. "The" Bastille's full name was "Bastille Saint-Antoine"
BrEZd TIL the frigate bird can fly continuously for 185 days, going more than 35,000 miles (56,327 km.) They are seabirds that can't land in or take flight from water, do not have waterproof feathers and can travel up to 40 minutes without having to flap their wings.
Y77k7 TIL Nike Executive & friend of Michael Jordan Larry Miller (age 72), murdered a teenager at the age of 16.
lox6G TIL the 1992 Super Bowl halftime show was so bad that a huge number of viewers switched to FOX's In Living Color and never switched back. This led to the NFL booking bigger and better talent for the halfime show, starting with Michael Jackson.
b9nB9 TIL that in March 1848, Niagara Falls froze over and was completely blocked with ice. Factories shuttered, the US Cavalary marched on the dry riverbed, loggers collected ancient logs, and souvenir hunters collected relics from the War of 1812