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TIL The US Code of Laws still refers to Native Americans as “Indians”

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nW7p7 TIL The movie Crossfire (1947) was based on the book The Brick Foxhole (1945). The book focused on homophobia but the film was changed to focus on anti-semitism because the Hays Code prohibited homosexual content.
5vGR TIL that parasites get parasites, called hyperparasites. It’s also common for parasites of parasites to get their own parasites. And, you guessed it, those parasites too are prone to getting parasites.
Y7doP TIL that Pitru Paksha is a 16-day period (usually September–October in the Gregorian calendar) in India when Hindus honor their ancestors through rituals, offerings, and charity. Performing these rites is believed to bring peace to departed souls and blessings to the living.
LQ60 TIL that ostriches sometimes kill lions instead of trying to outrun them.
Y7dBB TIL that Deaflympics were fist organized in 1924! Such a cool and quiet sporting event, also "are the longest running multi-sport event in history after the Olympics" according to wiki.