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TIL that when the British invaded Washington in 1814, they held a mock session of congress. They voted whether or not they should burn the city to the ground, soldiers unanimously agreed in favor of the motion.

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VBQOp TIL 1934's "It Happened One Night" inspired characteristics of Bugs Bunny. There is a scene in which Clark Gable's character is continuously called "Doc," a scene in which he eats carrots while talking quickly with his mouth full, and an imaginary character named "Bugs Dooley" is mentioned.
Ad1l TIL that in 1799 Aaron Burr raised $2mil to provide drinking water to Manhattan. He used $1.9mil of that to found a bank instead, and the water he did provide was often contaminated. NYC did not have a clean water source until 1842. The bank he founded is now known as JPMorgan Chase.
PYDKV TIL rock paper scissors is a game that goes back 2000 years to ancient Han China. The game spread throughout Asia with various characters, often animals, replacing the desk supplies we know today. In a version, a village chief is beaten by a fox, who is beaten by a hunter, who is beaten by the chief
M7ywW TIL that Miss World (GBR) and Miss Universe (USA) fight against humanitarian crises, Miss International (JPN) fights for feminism and inner strength, Miss Earth (PHL) fights for environmental and climate protection.
VJ94 TIL, during a visit to Egypt in 2012, Hillary Clinton was pelted with tomatoes and shoes, while the protesters chanted “Monica, Monica”