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TIL there's a loophole in Kentucky law that enables the taxidermied remains of the real-life Cocaine Bear to officiate weddings

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XE9YX TIL the Cavendish family owns Lismore Castle, Chatsworth House, Bolton Abbey, Holker Hall, Hardwick Hall, Compton Place, several villages, miles of river, and 70,000+ acres of land, all while receiving subsidies from British taxpayers.
Z8a9Y TIL It is possible to take a 10 hour train ride to a remote First Nations community in northern Quebec, Canada for just $175. The line is native owned with 80% aboriginal employees
m1r7M TIL While in school, Rod Sterling tested experimental parachutes for the Army. He even earned $1,000 testing a new ejection seat that had previously claimed three lives!
yYal TIL that Exxon’s CEO has been fighting to stop fracking activity near his Texas home
G7ej TIL a word that can be its own antonym is called a contronym. For example, “bitch” can refer to someone who’s domineering or submissive.