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TIL the early Christian church wed same-sex couples, going against a Roman law against the practice, through the 14th Century.

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M7BJB TIL that in Mike Tyson’s last professional boxing match to date, he faced the 6ft 6 Kevin McBride. Tyson would attempt to break McBride’s arm, before being shoved to the floor by McBride and then eventually quitting on his stool, just before the 7th round.
aPxM TIL after being put up, any signs on route 1 pointing the way to Bolinas, CA have been torn down by local residents in an effort to keep the city hidden, which is only accessible by unmarked roads.
XEBbr TIL of the Sea Peoples. They were a group of raiders and pirates that nearly toppled ancient Egypt, conquering almost half the country. Archaeologists do not know anything about where they came from or who they went afterwards.
vm5R TIL In 1990 Japanese schoolgirl died because a teacher slammed a gate into her head because the gate had to be closed exactly at 8:30 and she was late.
lowDB TIL One hit wonder Chamillionaire known for his hit song "Ridin", has shares or investments in over 40 companies, is a resident investor in LAs biggest firm, and has a net worth of over 50 million, independent from his rap career.