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TIL in 2013, JCPenney sold a stainless steel tea kettle that attracted controversy due to its perceived resemblance to Adolf Hitler.

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65N8 TIL that the UK government is trying to pass a bill that requires all 18-26 year olds to undergo a year of national service
yV5oa TIL a study showed that during trials, expert witnessses who displayed moderate confidence, rather than high or low confidence, were rated the highest in terms of credibility. Ratings of this credibility was correlated to sentencing outcomes.
696OZ TIL: When Sherman published his memoirs during Grant’s Presidency. Many thought that Sherman treated Grant unfairly, however Grant defended the book, saying "when I finished the book, I found I approved every word;that…it was a true book, an honorable book…just as I expected Sherman would write”
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