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TIL Dolly Parton has a program that will mail your child a free age-appropriate book once a month from birth to age 5. No obligation, no catch, she just wants to make sure that every child has books.

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WkKaX TIL in 1993, the U.S. signed Public Law 103-150, also known as "The Apology Resolution". This acknowledged that the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii in 1893 was an illegal act. Hawaiians have used this resolution as an argument for their sovereignty.
Drnj TIL Bookkeeper is the only English word with three pairs touching.
e0rQL TIL the term "shoddy" comes from the Civil War when in their rush for uniforms the Union bought ones made from a recycled wool product called shoddy. When it fell apart in rain or after a couple of weeks wear it quickly became synonymous among the troops with poor quality and workmanship.
Xedj TIL American pianist Keith Jarrett supplies cough drops to audience members to keep them quiet during performances
WkRX9 TIL: Benjamin Franklin is credited with one of the first placebo-controlled studies to debunk animal magnetism (1784)