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TIL 90 percent of U.S. bills carry traces of cocaine

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DQNej TIL contrary to popular belief Romans didn't forfeit Germania after the battle of Teutoburg forest, they sent 8 legions to recover their eagles and punish the Germans, after committing a minor genocide the legions were re-called over political concerns about the growing popularity of their general.
P1ZYG TIL in Red Heat (1988), a Larry Fishburne is credited in the opening titles. This is Laurence Fishburne who opted to use his full first name for his role as Ike Turner in What’s Love Got to Do with It in 1994
oR8Qo TIL that as Lord High Admiral, the future William IV had many disagreements with his council. Things came to head in 1828 when he took a squadron of naval ships with no word where he was going. He disappeared for 10 days before being forced to step down from his position.
R7WeQ TIL a common misconception in Miranda rights is that you are “off the hook” if your rights are not read to you. Another misunderstanding is that police are required to Mirandize a person; this is NOT the case. Mirandize a suspect is only required if they intend to interrogate that person in custody.
p8EvQ TIL that Sigmund Freud (sigismund schlomo freud) took a ton of cocain during his studys about the human mind