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TIL that since 2002, there have been more African-Americans in college than in jails. This is opposite of what is often quoted by politicians.

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Lk1rm TIL Lincoln's cabinet was a team of rivals, including notable William Seward, who was initially resentful & condescending of the president. The two eventually became close personal friends, spending many nights bonding over stories, good humor, & politics, much to the dismay of other cabinet members
R5kx9 TIL the average annual amount of rainfall is greater in Sydney than London - about two times as much in fact. Rain generally falls as light drizzle in London and torrential downpours in Sydney.
d8VbB TIL There were so many bombs and chemical weapons dumped into the Gulf of Mexico not even the military knows how much is down there, or where it all is.
4Xleb TIL that around 80% of money in the economy is just a bunch of zeros and ones (i.e digital)
PYO7w TIL that gorillas sing happy songs while they eat. They don't sing the same song every time and they even sing louder while eating their favourite food.