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TIL Alabama did not repel it's ban on interracial marriage untill 2000

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v10OK TIL the Queen piece in chess was originally a Visier, akin to prime minister. In Europe, according to one theory, it changed to a queen during the 13th century as prominent European Queens (Eleanor of Aquitaine/Blanche of Castile) better reflected the role of a King's source of power and influence.
v7g4 TIL a recalled obesity drug, fenfluramine, had a remarkable effect on a boy with autism. Before taking fenfluramine, Joshua’s I.Q. was so low it could not be measured. After, he was able to read and do maths at a 4th grade level.
Egm1W TIL of Allahakbarries - a cricket team founded by James Matthew Barrie - the author of Peter Pan. Doyle, Wodehouse, Jerome, Milne - yes, those very famous writers!!! - played for the team. The team didn't perform altogether bad - sometimes they even won. Other times...
6EM4W TIL that the reason some cops touch your car’s tail light during traffic stops is to leave fingerprint evidence. If the officer found himself in a dangerous situation, this would prove that he or she was present at the scene.
DndD TIL The actor Tim Curry is 67, has never married, has no children, and has no parents or siblings left. His death would effectively end his family tree.