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TIL New York City plans to turn all of it’s old phone booths into wifi hot spots.

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waQM TIL Abolitionist Cassius Clay was shot during an 1843 debate for the Kentucky House of Representatives; then, “Despite being shot in the chest, Clay drew his Bowie knife, tackled Brown, cut-out his eyes, and finally threw him over an embankment.” He would later become US Ambassador to Russia.
5W1r TIL that many police officers maintain that the most realistic police show in the history of television was the sitcom Barney Miller.
6KnZ TIL that New York City doesn’t have sales tax for clothing items under $110
5YDQB TIL: Due to a deadline to file a patent, Nike founder Phil Knight chose the brand's name hastily and reluctantly only after it being suggested the same day.
VMYJ0 TIL of Magic the Miniature Therapy horse, who routinely visited hospital patients needing comfort. She visited one patient who had not spoken for three years; Upon seeing the horse, she said ‘Isn’t she beautiful?’ It caused the staff to break out in tears