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TIL Molossia, a micronation located inside of Nevada USA, claims to still be at war with East Germany

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WkbyN TIL in 1919, marines killed Charlemange Péralte, who led a resistance against the US occupation of Haiti. Troops distributed a photo of his strung-up carcass to discourage rebels, but it backfired. He looked crucified, turning him into an icon & a martyr. He was even put on Haitian coins in the 90s
papG TIL that one of the mightiest pirates that ever lived was a Chinese female prostitute. She controlled 1,800 ships and 80,000 sailors.
M7Rw8 TIL that English law when discussing trademark infringement uses the "moron in a hurry" standard. It was famously used in Apple Corp. v. Apple Computer, where it was ruled even a moron in a hurry wouldn't confuse the Beatles' label with Apple Computer.
MeOjB TIL that Roseanne Barr was hit by a car at age 16, and the hood ornament went into her brain and through her skull. Her behavior changed so radically that she was institutionalized for eight months at Utah State Hospital, where she had a baby, which she gave up for adoption.
PNbG TIL the United States Airforce provides the use of GPS signals free of charge to the entire world.