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TIL that some of the satellites orbiting the earth are smaller than a microwave.

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Nv9Q TIL that Scott Morrison, a physician, rated every single episode of House M.D. in terms of medical accuracy, from A to F
JOpl TIL in 1914, Mexico arrested nine U.S. sailors in Verecuz for trespassing. The U.S. demanded the release of the sailors, an apology, and a 21 gun salute. Mexico released the sailors and issued an apology, did not give the 21 gun salute. The U.S. responded by invading and occupying the city.
rlAw TIL That the FBI responded to MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech by labeling him a major enemy of the US, while the Norwegian Nobel Committee responded by granting him the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize.
9wVXD TIL - dentists can tell if you have given a blow job recently
4XRYX TIL about Dewey Beard, the last Native American veteran of the 1876 Battle of Little Bighorn. In 1892, his family was killed by the US Army at the Wounded Knee Massacre, and he was shot. In 1942, the Department of War confiscated his land to form a firing range. He died in poverty in 1955.