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TIL Operation CHAOS was a domestic espionage project conducted by the CIA to spy on the student antiwar movement

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GGK5 TIL that in 1996, a small town in Utah mistakenly booked the band “Rage Against the Machine” causing a community uproar and inevitably a ban on concerts – Footloose style.
WNVX TIL in the MMO game, EVE Online, there’s a fleet (alliance of players) that names their space stations after spoilers from major TV shows, movies, games, etc. in order to deter enemy fleets from attacking them. (WARNING: Spoilers in the source)
78E7M TIL At West Edmonton Mall, youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older and show proof of photo ID. One adult 18 years or older may supervise up to 6 youth
P5GG TIL It is illegal in Florida for an unmarried man & woman to live & have sex together; a 2nd degree misdemeanor that could lead to imprisonment of up to 60 days & a $500 fine.
4D5g TIL the term “slush fund” comes from the age of sailing when salted meat was kept in barrels. After the barrel was finished, there was a slushy mix of fat and salt left over which was saved and then sold at port, the funds were then used to purchase a luxury for the crew.