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TIL 80% of Soviet males born in 1923 didn’t survive WWII

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RZmQ TIL Matt DeHart, hacker associated with Anonymous, discovered that the CIA played a role in the 2001 anthrax attacks. After he released this information, the CIA and FBI put warrants out for his arrest, illegally detained him, tortured him, charged him with possessing Child Pornography.
0d9YM TIL that several people have been caught cheating on game shows throughout history. One of the most notable cases involved Charles Ingram, who cheated his way to winning the jackpot on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" by having an accomplice cough to indicate the correct answer.
LQGNQ TIL coal ash emits more radiation to the environment than nuclear waste
JYd5B TIL that McDonalds has a Gold Card that entitles the holder to free, unlimited food. Warren Buffet and Bill Gates have one, as does Charles Ramsey, who ditched his half-eaten Big Mac to help rescue three kidnapped women.
4Xj0J TIL that child run lemonade stands are illegal in 36 states without a permit.