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TIL Tourette's Syndrom is not classified as a disability

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1LBr TIL of Bill Baird, who was convicted as a felon in 1967 for giving a speech to 1,500 college students about birth control and then handing out one package of condoms and one of contraceptive foam. His actions would not be legal until 1972.
QJAOX TIL Squanto was taken from his home village, transported to Europe, conscripted into slavery, escaped and made his way back to his homeland, only to find he was the last of his tribe.
oBXW TIL that Target department stores in Australia are knockoffs of Target stores in the US. They are in no way affiliated.
LdA0 TIL There is an alternative to Jewish circumcision called “Brit Shalom” — which means “no cutting”. The little boy is welcomed into the world with a ceremony such as having his feet washed. Over 100 rabbis worldwide now officiate at such events.
EmjV TIL in 2010 a zombie satellite came back online. It wouldn’t die and inexplicably begins stealing other communications signals.