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TIL Witness protection in the US was instituted to protect people testifying against members of the KKK

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eBrk TIL to never drive a car with a full bladder. In the event of a crash, the force of impact and the seat belt can cause your bladder to rupture.
6EjEm TIL that the First Lady of the United States hasn't always been the president's wife. At least thirteen women who have served as First Lady were not presidents' wives.
ZpvKG TIL that jesters were tasked with delivering unfavorable news to kings that others were reluctant to share. in 1340 following the destruction of the French fleet by the English the French King's jester informed him that the English sailors lacked the courage to jump into the water like the French.
vxxD TIL: In 1982, Key West declared that it was seceding from the US. It then declared war, immediately followed by peace, and then asked for $1 billion in aid. The entire ordeal was symbolic.
jNjwE TIL the unabomber stated his occupation as "Prisoner" and his awards as "Eight life sentences" in the Harvard alumni 50-th anniversary year book.