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TIL by the 1860s the population of freemen had already swelled to 500,000 in contrast to the nearly 4 million enslaved people, and they were some of the leading critics of the practice.

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Lk9yZ TIL prior to the 20th century, saltwater crocodiles could grow to enormous sizes of about 7 meters (23ft) in length, with a weight of 2000 kg (4400 lb), thanks to the presence of particular genes in their gene pool, which no longer exist due to extensive hunting.
NNae TIL leaderless groups tend to elect self-centered and narcissistic individuals as leaders
9wQM7 TIL the F-22 Raptor has a Radar Cross-Section (RCS) similar to a swarm of 10 to 50 insects
N7yLQ TIL in 1962 JFK invited 49 Nobel Laureates to the White House. Kennedy remarked, "I think this is the most extraordinary collection of talent, of human knowledge, that has ever been gathered at the White House, with the possible exception of when Thomas Jefferson dined alone."
8e66b TIL Buzz Aldrin Battled Depression and Alcohol Addiction After the Moon Landing