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TIL that American judges can kick out jurors whom they believe are aware of the jury’s ability to nullify laws

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EgdNW TIL I learned that in 2017, Title Insurance companies in Texas sold $1.8 billion worth of policies and paid only $24 million in claims.
7rrQX TIL That The Evacuation of British Gold to Canada During WWII Was the Largest Transfer of Wealth in History
pOgp TIL Serial killer/Cannibal Nathaniel Bar-Jonah after one of his victims disappearance,started to hold cookouts in which he served burgers,chilli and etc to guests.His response was that he had went deer hunting.He did not own a rifle, a hunting license, nor had he been deer hunting at any time.
BE0d TIL there is an entire movie made from the deleted scenes of “Anchorman” called “Wake Up Ron Burgundy The Lost Movie”
0wJOM TIL Slavery is not fully abolished in the US as the thirteen amendment provides an exception for people convicted of a crime