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TIL in the 1970’s the United States government forcibly sterilized as many as 70,000 Native American women, often without consent or knowledge.

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X0eEQ TIL Previous to the Euro there was the Latin Monetary Union in which many European countries would mint coins to the same LMU standards allowing for ease of exchange. The LMU was established in 1865 and disbanded in 1927. The standards fell out of favor due to currency debasement and WW1.
OoXo7 TIL Cyanide comes from bamboo
ZMya TIL that of all those killed as a result of high-speed police chases, 42 percent are innocent bystanders.
ANa8d TIL For $250k you can visit the wreck of the Titanic
W7ZD9 TIL that in 1981, a dog named Bosco was elected honorary mayor of Sunol, California, defeating two human candidates. He served until his passing in 1994 and even became a symbol in international discussions about democracy.