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TIL that in the immediate aftermath of the Kent State shootings. Only 11% of the country blamed the national guard for the death. 58% blamed the students and 31% of those polled were indifferent.

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GgAj TIL That there is an asteroid that is following Earth’s orbit around the sun.
4XOmo Researchers have created a llama-inspired mega protein capable of neutralizing 59 different strains of influenza.
PgdZ TIL that the white suicide rate is almost as high as the black homicide rate. Also, the black suicide rate is far lower.
OoV0g TIL In 1993, the golden covering of the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem was refurbished following a donation of $8.2 million by King Hussein of Jordan who sold one of his houses in London to fund the 80 kilograms of gold required
LKMP TIL in 1979 Jimmy Carter installed solar panels on the White House, saying, “In the year 2000 this solar water heater… can either be a curiosity, a museum piece, or can be a part of one of the greatest adventures ever undertaken by the American people.” They are now in a museum in China.