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TIL The concept of using human shields as a weapon of resistance was created by Mahatma Gandhi

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vPab8 TIL 2008 financial crisis led to a significant shortage of coins in the United States. The crisis caused many people to hoard their spare change, which reduced the amount of coins in circulation. As a result, the Federal Reserve had to increase its production of coins to meet the demand.
nel7P TIL that when the German army broke through French lines in 1918, a small battalion of US marines disregarded general orders to retreat and dug shallow holes with their bayonets. The German advance was stopped after six days of fierce fighting, and the marines had been given a new name-- Devil Dogs.
JYDB4 TIL you would need to eat about 200 apple seeds, or about 20 whole apples to kill yourself.
VMPJG TIL in the early 2000s, the UK and Spain almost came to an agreement to share sovereignty over Gibraltar. It was put to a vote, and 99% of the population of Gibraltar rejected Spain having sovereignty over the rock. Therefore, the place remains a British Overseas Territory.
e0O8L TIL: Not to pinch and pull a honey bee sting out, because it releases all the venom; instead, drag it with your thumb.