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TIL the pope hasn’t watched TV in 32 years.

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nWmkP TIL that it is Texas state law to check a woman for STIs (HIV, Hepatitis B, and syphilis) three times during a pregnancy. First trimester, Third trimester and upon Delivery. What do they think I'm doing in my free time between conception and delivery?
D1yLP TIL that Chinese lucky bamboo isn’t Chinese (from central Africa), and isn’t bamboo (it’s related to asparagus)
W79vA TIL this painting was commissioned by the Utah State Court, but one judge hated it so much the state spent $25,000 to put it behind a curtain when court was in session.
EgpRw TIL Usher was going to release an album called “All About U” in 2000. Due to leaks, the album was delayed and recreated with new music. It was released on Aug. 7, 2001 and retitled “8701.” 8701 days ago today.
gKeX TIL there was an experiment where 2 groups of 11-12 yr old boys were given separate camps in a state park. When the groups became aware of each other they began raiding each other’s camps, which led to physical combat. The investigators ended the experiment for fear someone would get seriously hurt.