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TIL American gangster Al Capone fought to have expiration dates on milk. Submitting a request on behalf of “the safety of the local children”, Capone demanded that the Chicago dairy industry do something to advise consumers about the quality of their produce.

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QJMbe TIL one of the first science fiction stories, ‘Description of a New World, Called a Blazing World,’ was written in 1666 by the Duchess Margaret Cavendish. She helped popularize scientific advancements, like the telescope and microscope, and was considered the first female philosopher of her time.
Gk85 TIL that when people attempt suicide and fail, their income increases by an average of 20.6 percent. The more serious the attempt, the larger the boost. “Hard suicide” attempts, in which luck is the only reason the suicide fails, result in a 36.3 percent increase in income.
16rMW TIL that in New Caledonia, there are marine snakes known as sea kraits which are extremely venomous but also so shy and unlikely to bite that children have been known to play with them.
JJ0B TIL Walt Jr. never encountered Jessie in all 62 episodes of Breaking Bad.
grL5A TIL the Nazi Headquarters “The Brown House” from 1930 on was across the street from an apostolic nunciature (a top level diplomatic mission of the Holy See / Pope / Vatican)