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TIL Politicians in Kentucky must swear an oath that they’ve never participated in a duel before taking office

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6EoxJ TIL Martin Luther's son, Paul, was a survivor of the bubonic plague. After surviving, he dedicated his life to chemistry and medicine, developing the pharmaceuticals Unguentum ex nitro, Magistrum perlarum, Magistrum collorum, and Aurum potabile.
JYWgQ TIL that the Empire State Building was constructed so rapidly (1 year and 45 days) that the steel arrived warm to the touch from Carnegie Pennsylvania.
l79AK TIL that early exposure to stressful NICU environments, including noise and bright lights, may result in adults born prematurely having increased sensitivity to sensory stimuli, emotional challenges, and a greater risk of ADHD.
N7pRE TIL jaywalking is not illegal in the UK. Crosswalks are not mandatory to use, as long as you're responsible enough to "stop, look and listen."
ay4b TIL of the Hinterkaifeck murders in 1922. The farmer claimed he saw footsteps leading to the home, but not away. The family was later speculated to have been lured, one by one, into the barn where they were killed.