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TIL that the old-fashioned curse word “criminy” is an abbreviation of “Christ’s Money,” referencing the 30 pieces of silver in exchange for which Judas betrayed Jesus.

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E1oxo TIL that in 1825 Haiti agreed to pay $21bn to France to preserve its independence and be able to participate in the global economy. As a poor country who just uprised and freed itself from slavery, the Haitian government even had to ask citizens for donations. They ended up paying it off in 1947.
LyLr TIL all copies of the film “Nosferatu” were ordered burned by a court due to a lawsuit from the heirs of Bram Stoker, who said the film was an unauthorized adaption of “Dracula” (it was). However, one copy survived the purge, and the film is recognized today as a masterpiece of horror in film.
VBWZQ TIL Kurt Lee, the first Chinese-American US Marine Corps officer, yelled out orders in Mandarin Chinese to confuse opposing Chinese troops during the Battle of Inchon in the Korean War.
OXe TIL someone skied down Mt. Everest
PodG TIL Poet George Sterling carried a cyanide pill everywhere with him, when asked about it he said “A prison becomes a home if you have the key”.