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TIL the first anti-slavery tract in North America was produced in 1688, by Quakers in Pennsylvania.

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VMO8B TIL that we are living through the 6th mass extinction of species in Earth's history, the HOLOCENE EXTINCTION. There have been 5 mass extinctions previously, including the one that killed the dinosaurs. The Holocene extinction or Anthropocene extinction, is a complete result of human activity.
WxLX TIL that the drum beat in the Muse song ‘Starlight’ spells out 'tits’ in Morse code.
OEde TIL in 1994, the Surgeon General of the U.S. was fired for saying masturbation is “part of human sexuality, and perhaps should be taught.”
nJv9 TIL the name for the 9mm Parabellum is derived from the latin adage, “Si vis pacem, para bellum.” If you seek peace, prepare for war.
wM98 TIL: Post 9/11, every major US airline that exists today declared bankruptcy.