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TIL that the United States can literally sue your possessions, and since they are not people, they can be declared guilty with no evidence or trial.

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8ayj8 TIL that in 1815 London a carnival of debauchery and drunkenness arose, complete with dog fighting and acrobats, to service the crowds that had gathered to witness the most Pedestrian of events.
P7LV TIL that the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress bomber has been in continuous service April 1955 and with upgrades are expected to remain in service until at least 2040, a service life of more than 85 years
Oond6 TIL that yonic is the opposite of phallic. When something is yonic its form is inspired by the vagina or vulva.
WkJmo TIL the world's largest hydroelectric dam is being built in the Congo River. It could generate 40,000 megawatts of energy and provide 40% of Africa's electricity
M7O58 TIL the United States is the county with the most volcanoes.