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TIL that all Medal of Honour recipients receive a special license plate (state dependant) to display on their vehicle.

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VM1oD TIL about Harry Haft, a Polish boxer in the 40's who was trained in Auschwitz by Nazis to fight to the death for the amusement of military personel. He retired after fighting Rocky Marciano.
nWmab TIL that Albuquerque, New Mexico--setting of the Breaking Bad universe--derives its name from the Latin phrase for "white oak." Oak trees, of course, are famous for producing acorns, but white oak trees don't produce their signature product until they're 50 years old, much like BB's main character.
6el TIL that in 2007 Checkers was “solved”. That is, given perfect play, the win/lose/draw result for every possible game is already known.
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