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TIL that Japan’s Imperial line has Korean roots

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M6xA TIL due to a trademark by Guinness, the Irish government had to turn the official state symbol, the harp, the other way around
lZ9r TIL Miguel Hidalgo, one of the greatest revolutionary leaders of the Mexican Independence War, decided to retreat his army of about 80,000 on the verge of conquering Mexico City. To this day, this decision baffles historians.
gEpX TIL Serial killer and cannibal Richard Chase only broke into houses that were unlocked. If they were locked, he thought it meant he was unwelcome but if they were not he saw it as an invitation to enter.
pr0A TIL that Bluetooth was named after a Danish king, and the logo is a rune-ligature composed of his initials.
NXy7J TIL Cheryl Miller, who turned 60 on Wednesday, won two NCAA titles at USC and a gold medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics in basketball. Furthermore, her younger brother Reggie also played basketball.