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TIL since June 21st, 1949 the role of Treasurer of the United States has been held by a woman. The treasurer's signature features on all dollar bills during their tenure.

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KboB TIL a 2009 study found that 60% of bankruptcies in the US are from medical bills. Of that 60%, 78% had medical insurance.
BgQaK TIL of “Explosion,” a dog given to a radio crew stationed on Kiska in the Aleutians by a departing soldier. The IJN subsequently invaded the island and captured the radio-men, but Explosion survived 15 months in the mountains and was reunited with his original owner during the US counter-invasion.
VBkQm TIL that while Jehovah’s Witnesses refuse any blood products/transfusions, they accept solid organ transplants, like kidneys, pancreas, etc.
xV48w TIL: Nearly 250,000 Americans die every year from medical errors, making it the third leading cause of death in the country.
KZ49 TIL that the most recorded musician in history is Carol Kaye, a bass guitarist who recorded with the Beach Boys, Joe Cocker and others and she’s 79 years old and available for music lessons on Skype.