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TIL The United States does not have an official language

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47La TIL that the infamous “Florida Man” phenomenon is caused by the state’s transparency laws, which give the media access to all arrest reports.
ZeDG TIL death row inmate, Hank Skinner was transported to his execution room, and even finished his “final meal” before news broke of a rare Supreme Court reprieve, just minutes before his scheduled execution. He awaits hearing results.
ljXN TIL There was an all female Rock Band name ‘Rockbitch’ which was infamous for throwing 'Golden Condoms’ at their audience and whoever got it, male or female, was taken backstage to have sex with band members. [NSFW]
BrAAy TIL in 2003, Disney tried to trademark the phrase “Día de los Muertos”, the name of the Mexican national holiday, Day of the Dead. After significant backlash, Disney withdrew their application to the USPTO within a week.
4Kdw TIL that a French chemist unboiled an egg