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TIL Speedy Gonzales was banned by Cartoon Network for being an offensive stereotype, only to be returned after mass protest by the hispanic-american community.

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Wkky8 TIL Mustache March is an annual event where men in the US Air Force grow mustaches to honor Air Force legend Robin Olds and as a good-natured protest against facial hair regulations during the month of March. Triple-ace Robin Olds grew a handlebar mustache which did not comply with USAF regulations.
R5kPj TIL that Hisashi Ouchi’s life was barely kept alive for 83 days after a high radiation dose as his skin peeled off and organs failed
9Yyw7 TIL that Thomas Jefferson, the third US president, invented the swivel chair.
6E8e8 TIL about the Third Wave experiment. Kids were instructed in posture, began each remark with Mr. and saluted. In 3 days the movement had grown to 200 students. Students showed increased academic skill and motivation. After 5 days students were informed it was an experiment on how NAZIsm spread.
5YGDR TIL that many customer service agents can actually see what you are typing in the online support chat before you actually hit "send"