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TIL that in July 2013, a fake FBI warning originating from computer malware led to a 21-year old turning himself in to the real FBI for child pornography and child sexual abuse.

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a8nrA TIL Queen Elizabeth II is the only currently active military commander who also served in World War II. She remains the Supreme Military Commander for various militaries including UK and Canada. While she has full power to direct the military, she normally delegates.
yV70v TIL that during World War I in 1914, German and British soldiers laid down their arms on Christmas, sharing moments of peace and camaraderie.
OG8We TIL about Senate Bean Soup which has been on the menu continuously at U.S. Senate restaurants for over 100 years (except for one day during WWII due to rationing)
J9Gm TIL in 2012, then 17 year old, Stacey Irvine, was rushed to the hospital with difficulty breathing, anemia, and severe vitamin deficiencies. This was caused by her diet of only chicken nuggets and French fries.
oBRg7 TIL that CATS basically domesticated themselves. Not until a few thousand years after meeting humans though.