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TIL that after Confederate President Jefferson Davis passed a law approving conscription into the Confederate Army, many people resisted violently, making comparisons made between conscription and slavery.

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YEvr TIL in England during WWII the US military demanded segregation. The locals in Lancashire complied and put a “Black Troops Only” sign on a pub and a mini-race-war ensued.
KObMB TIL the purpose of a bong is to immediately cool the smoke by passing it through water, resulting in a smoother toke.The water also filters out any ash that might otherwise blow into your mouth or airway.There’s also a certain amount of tar filtration that goes on. This is why the water turns brown
kEam TIL James Stewart is the highest-ranking actor in military history (Brigadier General). He was World War II and Vietnam War Veteran and Licensed Commercial Pilot. In 1996, he was due to have the battery in his pacemaker changed, but opted not to, preferring to let things happen naturally.
l7L0r TIL the planet Venus is bright enough to cast shadows in areas with little or no light pollution
M7oWW TIL that storks that are bit by arrows while migrating and survive are called Pfeilstörche