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e09eD TIL of the Astor Place Riot of 1849, in which 22-31 people died and over 120 were injured in a riot stemming from a dispute over whether an American or a British actor was the best Shakespearean actor
b61ep TIL that in 1953, Ringo Starr developed tuberculosis and was admitted to a sanatorium, where he stayed for two years. While there, the medical staff attempted to alleviate boredom by encouraging patients to participate in the hospital band, resulting in his initial encounter with a drumset.
Bgw4L TIL: the White Pine tree was one of the major symbols of the American Revolution. Following the White Pines Act and subsequent Pine Riots (similar to the Tea act and Tea Party), the tree was featured on some of the new nation's first coinage and flags, and is still officially used in some roles.
P10kw TIL that a mouse provides 30 kcal, and outdoor cats have to catch and eat 8-12 mice daily to nourish themselves.
VkJm TIL that I, V, X, L, C, D, M aren’t the only letters used in roman numerals; “S” is used to represent ½ along with dots for other fractions