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TIL that during the Mexican-American War, nearly 90 percent of US Army deaths were due to infectious diseases, the highest of any US conflict

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LQdmQ TIL that Henry Ford's net worth upon death (in 1947) equates to around $200 billion in today's money, making him the 3rd richest person to have ever lived.
a8YG9 TIL about the Sparklemuffin Jumping Spider and other peacock jumping spiders from Australia! Peacock spider males dance for their lives, shaking their colorful behinds and arms, when courting a female. They also create vibrations, serenating their lady of choice!
wMaJ TIL comedian Bill Burr decided to abandon his prepared comedy set in Philadelphia in order to heckle and berate the audience for his entire 12 minute set after they drunkenly booed several preceding comedians.
6E0El TIL about the 1998 AFF match, in which neither Thailand nor Indonesia wanted to win as the winner would have to face Vietnam. Indonesia scored an own goal to face Singapore, the 'easier opposition'. Thailand lost to Vietnam, Indonesia lost to Singapore, and Singapore went on to win the tournament.
PYeBg TIL a Florida man who tried to electrocute his pregnant wife was caught when he prematurely changed his Facebook status to "widowed".