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TIL that Mr Rogers testified before the Supreme Court defending the position that home recordings for personal use do not constitute copyright infringement

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Ed1V TIL Teddy Roosevelt tried to remove “In God we trust” on newly minted coins
wOYY TIL in 1957 an Indian Statesman gave an 8 hour long speech in U.N. security council to buy time for other leaders to consolidate Indian power in kashmir.The speech ended with him collapsing on the floor and is still the longest speech in United nations history.
VMa60 TIL Bermuda doesn't have any sources of fresh water but is among the most densely populated countries on Earth. .
7doX TIL in the Japanese version of Lotus 123 the audible error “beep” was removed because it would be very shameful for the computer to tell everybody that you made a mistake.
KmJR TIL Bruce Wayne A.K.A Batman is part owner of the Daily Planet where Clark Kent A.K.A Superman works. So, Batman pays Superman’s salary.