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TIL Eminem’s childhood bully D'Angelo Bailey sued Eminem for $1 million. The judge wrote a rap to deliver the verdict.

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9y5p TIL During Bolvian election periods, alcohol sales are banned, it’s illegal to gather in large groups, no one can carry weapons, and 100% voter participation is encouraged by fines and penalties.
yV9Vl TIL the Statue of Liberty original island, although residing in New Jersey waters, is considered part of New York, but 24 acres of reclaimed land is considered part of New Jersey.
4Xvwg TIL that before killing targets involved in the 1972 Munich Massacre, MOSSAD agents would send flowers with a condolence card reading: "A reminder we do not forget we do not forgive" to their families
7rd5P TIL the US Colony of the Philippines volunteered 25,000 men to fight in WWI. However, Washington virtually prevented their deployment, with the US Governor-General suspecting that Washington feared that Filipinos fighting well in the War would justify their claims of being capable of independence.
Z8v1R TIL that the shamisen, a Japanese stringed instrument, was traditionally made of dog or cat skin