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TIL that the State of Georgia was originally colonized with three prohibitions: no alcohol, no slavery, and no Catholics.

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NXoe TIL that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle tried to enlist when WWI broke out at the age of 55 — “I am 55 but I am very strong and hardy, and can make my voice audible at great distances.”
BA8W TIL: The child lead of the 1986 film Flight of the Navigator is a convicted bank robber
woYmY TIL Radio AAHS was a successful ‘90s children radio network robbed by Disney. During a brief partnership in ‘96, Disney stole AAHS’ trade secrets and program model to create Radio Disney. In a later lawsuit, a jury found Disney guilty and ordered them to pay $20 million in damages.
gr854 TIL your brain is able to make a decision for you seconds before you become aware of the fact that you are making a decision
ADeka TIL In a study of 9400 people, switching from animal fat to vegetable (corn) oil was beneficial for cholesterol, but it did not have any effect on heart disease.