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TIL Former Monsanto VP is the head of FDA

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0wEKj TIL, when Germany surrendered at the end of WWII, huge celebrations broke out on the streets of London. Princess Elizabeth (now Queen Elizabeth II) and her sister secretly left Buckingham Palace to join the crowds outside, with Elizabeth describing it as "one of the most memorable nights of my life"
b9Gx7 TIL that former Senator Bob Dole of Kansas, who was the Republican VP nominee in 1976 and the Presidential nominee in 1992 is 97 years old and still alive. I hope this doesn't violate Rule 4.
4kMw5 TIL that evidence of slavery predates written records; the practice has existed in many cultures and can be traced back 11,000 years ago due to the conditions created by the invention of agriculture during the Neolithic Revolution.
4ELo TIL Thomas Jane reprised his role as The Punisher in a fan-film, alongside Ron Perlman.
nrgP TIL hunters have paid more than 700 million dollars to add 5.2 million acres to the National Wildlife Refuge System and contribute more than 250 million dollars annually in taxes for new public game lands.