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TIL that an Indian lawyer sued the Hindu god Rama over mistreatment of his wife Sita

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neQPG TIL some of the slaves freed from Charleston SC during the civil war organized a March at a race track where union soldiers had died in what is known as the first memorial day observance (a year before other states, and 3 years prior to the first national observance).
XElbQ TIL In May 1953, scientists in the British Ministry of Defence tested the nerve-gas sarin on the 20-year-old Ronald Maddison, who had unwittingly volunteered for the experiment thinking it would involve some very minor tests.
5YL68 TIL the author of Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins, helped develop several Nickelodeon shows such as "Little Bear" and "Clarissa Explains It All". She was also head writer for Scholastic's "Clifford's Puppy Days".
epZL TIL a New York criminologist designed the ‘Truth Chamber’, It was covered in mirrors so the suspect was forced to stare at countless reflections of himself, the interrogating officers could adjust the color of the lighting to make the suspect appear “worn and haggard” and give a confession.
VBRJp TIL Since the 1970s, the residents of Annapolis, Maryland have celebrated an Oyster Roast and Sock Burning every year on the Spring Equinox.