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TIL Homeless children in the 90’s in Miami developed their own elaborate mythology.

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VMDl8 TIL of Margaret Corbin. When her husband went into battle in the American Revolution, she went along side him. When he was killed she took his post and was able to fire, clean and aim the cannon with great ease and speed.
vNNj TIL that movie popcorn costs more per ounce than Filet Mignon
VMYED TiL that there really are drugs and supplements that exist that boost cognitive function, though not to “Limitless” levels.
0wD5 TIL tens of thousands of shirts are made for both teams saying they won the Super Bowl. The shirts of the losing team are sent to the Dominican republic.
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