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TIL the Yucatan peninsula is named after the Mayan phrase meaning, “I don’t understand what you’re saying.” in response to the Spaniards asking where they were.

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QZZ6 TIL that in California and 3 other US states, “Ladies’ Night” are against the law because they are gender discrimination
9lW7 TIL that the longest filibuster was performed by Strom Thurmond, a South Carolina senator in opposition of the Civil Rights Act of 1957. He talked for 24h and 18 min non-stop.
mvpv TIL That the Laws of War allow soldiers to wear an enemy’s uniform, but does not allow them to engage in combat while wearing the uniform.
rDgx TIL the Queen of Denmark made illustrations for J.R.R Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings - under a pseudonym
8alZL TIL about the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. Tobacco companies will pay States based off of their tobacco sales volume. In return, the States will grant Tobacco companies immunity from any death or injury related lawsuits. This also created the Truth Initiative.