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TIL that only two of the past seven US presidents have been right handed, even though about 90% of humans are right handed.

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oBlaR TIL the iconic Civil Rights photo of Walter Gadsen being attacked by a police dog was a mistake. Gadsen had no interest in the Civil Rights movement, but was skipping school, when he stumbled into a cop and frightened his dog. The cop was pulling his dog away.
0kyL [TIL] Current incumbent U.S. House of Representatives member, Alcee Hastings, formerly served as a U.S. District Judge and was successfully impeached on 17 counts of corruption and removed from office.
KemJ TIL of Richard Jewell-A security guard who, initially hailed by the media as a hero, was later considered a suspect in the 1996 Olympic Games bombing in Atlanta. Despite never being charged, he underwent a “trial by media” with great toll on his personal and professional life
7rKWr TIL that St. Nicholas of Myra, upon whom Santa Claus is based, is the patron saint of prostitutes
YpP9r TIL the chocolate Bars in WW2 had the same caffeine content as most energy drinks. These chocolate bars were encouraged for all the troops.