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TIL that congress has known since 1975 that government intelligence agencies have been involved in the violation of minority civil rights.

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ANPal TIL a mannequin named Cynthia became incredibly famous in the 1930s, being invited to a Royal wedding, sent jewelery by Cartier and gracing the cover of Life magazine.
4EJJ TIL Wilt Chamberlain used to dunk his free throws. The NCAA and NBA banned crossing the foul line during a shot because of him.
m1pjR TIL there is a tradition in Canada called a "stag and doe party" where an engaged couple charges an admission fee to fundraise for their wedding
Zpxma TIL that the Philippines only has 2 forensic pathologists. Many Filipinos train for the profession but end up working abroad because there is virtually no work for them in the country.
W7xDB TIL Michael Jordan briefly took up playing professional baseball after leaving the NBA