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TIL that LIFE Magazine once printed a guide on "how to tell Japs from the Chinese"

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yB6M TIL that two psychologists, inexperienced in interrogation, were paid $80 million for developing and running the CIA torture program.
XEjEX TIL Godman is a colloquial term used in India for a type of charismatic guru that is often raised to a demigod-like figure by their cult following, high-profile presence, ability to attract attention and support from millions, and paranormal powers to heal, to predict, to influence, and read minds.
Oo5W6 TIL Frank Sinatra hated the song "Light My Fire" by The Doors. One night when it came on the radio he switched stations and found that channel also playing the same song. He stopped the car and smashed the radio to bits with his shoe.
PY7lZ TIL The use of hops was unknown to Ancient Egyptians as was the process of carbonation. To a modern-day beer drinker, an Egyptian brew would taste more like a fruit drink
7r1OZ TIL that Brig. Gen. Jimmy Stewart remained active in the USAF after the second world war, and flew his last combat mission over Vietnam in 1966.