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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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oRa1K TIL that gene–culture co-evolution occurs when human cultural practices create selective pressures that change our genes over time; lactose intolerance is a classic example, where dairy farming favored adults who could digest milk.
Y7Rar TIL a candidate running for Governor of Tokyo is required to put up three million yen--around $21,500--to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government that will only be returned if they receive at least 10% of the votes.
loYOV TIL that when we find out a presumed meteorite turns out to just be a normal rock, they are called "Meteorwrongs"
4X5NJ TIL that Julia Child, autor of The French Chef, helped the US military in WW2 to develop a shark repellant that is still used today.
5BPB TIL Hitler had an incredibly sweet tooth, eating up to two pounds of chocolate per day, and even adding sugar to red wine before consuming it.