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TIL the first (likely) artificial sweetener made by mankind poisoned a lot of Romans, due to its lead acetate content.

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JYeaV TIL that Former President John Tyler tried to organize a peace conference in 1861 to avert a civil war. At the same time, his granddaughter was ceremonially hoisting the flag for the Confederate convention in Alabama.
6kGl TIL That the USA tried to invade and annex canada in 1812 and were severely defeated by a largely outnumbered british force.
yQnOV TIL that the island of Malta was awarded the George Cross by King George the 6th during WW2 for the people of Malta displaying heroism and devotion during a siege on the island by the Axis powers. The medal to this day is incorporated in Malta's national flag.
PWnn TIL of a saltwater lake that was cut off from the ocean and is completely filled with jellyfish. As natural predators have been sealed off from the lake, the jellyfish have harmless stingers due to evolutionary regression. Swimming in the lake is safe and permitted.
P1YBG TIL that Delaware has no commercial airline service to or from the state.