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TIL Lions may sleep a full 24 hours straight

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bJJN TIL in 1971, a woman petitioned a Judge for permission to sterilize her “somewhat retarded” daughter. Without a hearing, evidence, or representation for the daughter, the judge granted permission. The daughter later tried to sue the judge, but the Supreme Court voted 5-3 to grant the judge immunity.
mdDo TIL Nikola Tesla, who frequently had his ideas stolen, when asked about it said: “I don’t care that they stole my ideas… I care that they don’t have any of their own.”
KO444 TIL Mr T's real name is Lawrence Tureaud. He changed his name legally to Mr. T based upon childhood impressions regarding the lack of respect from white people for his family. He self-ordained himself Mr. T so the first word out of everybody's mouth is "Mr." which he considered a sign of respect.
m1PMx TIL twelve astronauts total have walked on the moon and only four are still living
vPXOD TIL The Baseball Manager Connie Mack was the longest-serving manager in Major League Baseball history and holds record for wins (3,731), losses (3,948). He also had a code of conduct for all his players that included not judging people on the basis of race or religion.