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TIL that in America’s Terrorist List, most are American protesters against environmental destruction.

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L4P TIL that incidents of domestic violence with families of police officers are 2-4 times more common than in rest of the population.
4XGya TIL German Unity Day was almost Nov. 9, the day the Wall fell. However, that day was also the day of kristallnacht so they went with Oct. 3, the day of the actual unification.
ADQQl TIL that Marilyn Monroe viewed Abraham Lincoln as a father figure once saying “Most people can admire their fathers, but I never had one. I need someone to admire. My father is Abraham Lincoln…I mean I think of Lincoln as my father. He was wise and kind and good. He is my ideal, Lincoln. I love him”
m5JE TIL That Assisted suicide is legal in Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Switzerland and three American states (Oregon, Washington, and Montana).