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TIL that over 20 US States have official militaries not subject to the jurisdiction or command of the Federal Government. They are known as a State Defense Force.

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YbjG TIL that when our inner voice speaks in our head, it is accompanied by subtle muscle movements from our larynx.
v1jO4 TIL that Sweden is actually increasing forest biomass despite being the second largest exporter of paper in the world because they plant 3 trees for each 1 they cut down
X0ZQ8 TIL During the 1975 Banqiao Dam Failure in China caused by extreme rainfall due to Typhoon Nina, airstrikes were conducted on several dams downstream to release water in desired directions and protect other dams.
Bgv9y TIL: That the first video to air on MTV was one emblematic of MTV's concept, The Buggles' "Video Killed the Radio Star" which was immediately followed by a brief message about music and television coming together and then "You Better Run" by Pat Benatar.
VMMvD TIL Oleic acid, the main constituent of Olive oil, is also emitted by the dead corpses of insects and bees. If a live bee or ant is dabbed with oleic acid, it is dragged off for disposal as if it were dead.