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TIL of Griscelli syndrome, a genetic change that causes silvery hair in newborns.

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XJOD TIL that during the Mexican-American war an estimated 700 Irish men deserted the US Army to join the Mexicans and fought in the Battle of Churubusco. The were called Batallón de San Patricio (St. Patricks battalion) and are considered heroes of Mexico.
vPRbD TIL in 1987 a news broadcast was interupted by a man pointing a gun at a newscaster, whilst giving him a piece of paper to read which was his manifesto detailing the CIA and aliens. Once the police arrived he immediately put down his gun (which was revealed to be a toy) and was arrested.
R5Rkj TIL Henry Rollins has a 1tb harddrive full of diverse music that he brings everywhere to turn kids onto new types of music
6EnxZ TIL that Shaquille O’Neal holds the record for biggest total purchase in Walmart history. Shaq spent $70,000 in one stop at Walmart in 2008.
5D1R TIL among the 10 recipients of the key to the city of Detroit were Elmo and Saddam Hussein.