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TIL New York City bans unaccompanied adults from public parks with playgrounds.

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GAeLJ TIL There has been only one Female Medal of Honor Recipient: Dr. Mary Edwards Walker
xVd6B TIL: Egg cartons claiming “hormone free” or “antibiotic free” eggs is a false marketing ploy, as no hormones or antibiotics are used in producing eggs for human consumption.
7r9bP TIL 2 weeks after the 1972 democratic convention, vice presidential nominee T.Eagleton had to withdraw from the race because of a media campaign targeting his rumoured history of depression and shock therapy. 77% of voters polled at the time, said that his medical record would not affect their vote
VMBVQ TIL fingerprints come in 3 types (loops, whorls & arches) and can be sorted by the Henry Classification System.
awyro TIL Frankie Lymon, who wrote and sang "Why Do Fools Fall in Love" at the age of 13, died at the age of 25. He was married three times, became addicted to heroin, got straight, then on the eve of recording what would be his comeback record, died of a heroin overdose.