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TIL a poor African American washer woman saved up over $250,000 over her lifetime, then gave most of it away to start a scholarship fund for young black students.

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M7wlW TIL about Dr. Mike Bingham, a conservationist who was fired for reporting an 80% penguin decline. He was harassed by the government, sued them for human rights abuses, and won in the Supreme Court.
Kx5G TIL the word “emoji” has no connection to “emotion.” It comes from japanese “e-,” meaning picture, and “moji,” meaning “character.”
kJZ8B TIL that since 1929 the ICRC has recognized only the Red Crescent as official alternatives to the Red Cross, rejecting any other symbols. The ICRC only recognized the Jewish Magen David Adom in 2006, on the condition that they use a neutral "Red Crystal" symbol instead of the Red Star Of David
oRJZ7 TIL There are 12 Common Wild Horse Breeds Around the World
epW6n TIL that maggot therapy is FDA-approved for treating non-healing wounds. Live maggots are applied to consume dead tissue and secrete antimicrobial compounds, aiding the healing process.