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TIL in ancient Roman times a pound of lavender flowers was worth the same amount as 50 haircuts from your local barber.

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W9G4 TIL in 1988 Philly gangster Jackie DiNorscio, in the longest criminal trial in U.S. history, fired his lawyer, defended himself and through charm, wit and no legal experience, convinced a jury to acquit him and 19 other defendants of charges of loansharking, extortion, trafficking, arson and murder
X0r98 TIL France helped America gain independence from Britain. During the American Revolution, Ben Franklin persuaded France to give troops, money, and supplies to support America. It was risky and expensive, but the French were convinced that unity with Americans would lead to Britain’s defeat in NA.
4Xkjb TIL it is estimated that by 2040, 70% of the US population will reside in just 15 states, meaning just 30% of the whole population will control 70% of the Senate
rRaA0 TIL "call of the void" is that feeling when you think for a second about steering into oncoming traffic or jumping off a cliff for no reason although you would never do it.
XERBj TIL during the winter, people spend more time indoors with the windows sealed, so they are more likely to breathe the same air as someone who has the flu and thus contract the virus.Days are shorter during the winter, and lack of sunlight leads to low levels of vitamin D decreasing immunity to virus