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TIL that Mississippi is one of only two states that do not allow for philosophical or religious exemptions for vaccinations.

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69Qam TIL the British Antarctic Territory has its own laws, courts (including a Supreme Court), and police. There are currently 28 Orders and Ordinances; anything not covered by them is governed by English law.
l7Qxa TIL the oldest ball court in the world is in Paso de la Amada in modern day Mexico, dated to 1400 BCE.
E1yOP TIL the 7-10 split isn't actually the hardest shot for professional bowlers. Instead there is a 5 pin split called the 'Greek Church' which is made even less often.
gMMay TIL that Pokemon is the highest-grossing media franchise of all time, beating out Star Wars by over $13 billion.
xraD TIL a soldier in Iraq was found dead in her tent in 2005. The autopsy report and photographs revealed a broken nose, black eye, loose teeth, burns from a corrosive chemical on her genitals, and a gunshot wound to the head. Her death was ruled a suicide.