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TIL that deliberately attacking a parachutist jumping from a distressed aircraft is internationally recognized as a war crime under the laws of armed conflict.

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5Y0Gn TIL There is a Scottish tartan designed for Mars exploration. It was officially registered in 2016 to be worn during Mars science, exploration and outreach activities.
84DP TIL John Ashcroft, former US Attorney General, lost a Senate Race, as the incumbent, to man who died weeks before the election
rNJ0d TIL about Archie Bunchien, who was acquitted in a 1996 quadruple homicide in Houston. Bunchien shot four people to death after one of the group came to his door late at night and punched him over a prior insult. The jury foreman said "Anybody who pounds on someone's door at 3 a.m. is up to no good."
m1XJv TIL that Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark used to hold a regular office job at Microsoft
QNywE TIL that in South Africa traffic lights are called “robots”