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TIL that men are more likely than women to be the victims of violent crime comitted by strangers

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7rJPM TIL Martin Luther advocated for Christians to follow pandemic orders, adding that he’d only put himself in the pandemic’s harm’s way if it were to help someone who truly needed help.
xVXJw TIL Abraham Lincoln Signed the Legislation to Create the Secret Service the Day He Was Assassinated
R7o5j TIL that Harlon block, a marine who raised the flag at Iwo Jima, died a few days after the famous photo of the event was taken. He was misidentified for 2 years. However, his mother had immediately recognised him in it, saying “I’ve changed so many diapers on that boy’s butt, I know it’s my boy".
7D6P TIL compared to average shoppers, chefs are more likely to buy generic store brands for sugar, baking soda, and other kitchen staples
6pY7 TIL the metal band of a Mason Jar is suppose to be removed for storage to prevent residual water between the jar threads and the lid from rusting the band. If the jar seal is properly formed, internal vacuum will keep the lid tightly on the jar.