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TIL the Bulgarian flag has never been captured in battle

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8j5K TIL most states allow security cameras in dressing rooms, some behind two way mirrors.
x6X87 TIL that one of the worst droughts in recorded history occurred in Texas during the 1950's. Huge lakes and rivers dried up completely, grass nearly died out leading to massive dust storms, and 50% of Texas' farming industry was dead by the end of the decade.
ePMk TIL 99-cent pricing was invented as a way to keep clerks honest. Instead of pocketing a bill, they had to open the cash register to get a penny, and the register would record the sale. It’s not just to trick customers
0dbW5 TIL that it took roughly 22 years for scholars to decode the Rosetta Stone after its discovery
ep7bE TIL the U.S. Department of Defense spent $41.6 million on Viagra and $84.24 million total on drugs for erectile dysfunction in 2014. Less than 10% of prescriptions were for troops, the rest went to retirees or family members covered by military health plans.