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TIL King Leupold II of Belgium was responsible for the genocide of 10 million Congolese in the late 1800’s

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loLVB TIL National Men's Day was a thing.
Wkv78 TIL the only major court decision based primarily on the 3rd amendment of the US Constitution was in 1982, when the US Court of Appeals ruled that housing National Guardsmen in a private residence without the owner’s expressed consent was unconstitutional.
VMWE0 TIL that Gorillas are nearly in a constant state of flatulence (farting/gas) due to a large amount of bacteria that live in their guts. This bacteria helps break down the vegetative plant matter that comprises most of their diet.
8p88 TIL that a leopard seal once tried to teach a National Geographic photographer how to hunt.
mpPv TIL that at the annual Vagina Beauty Pageant in Oregon, contestants are judged on three categoies: Stage Talent (20%), Attractiveness (20%), and Vagina Beauty (60%)