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TIL that the US nuclear codes were 00000000 for twenty years

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PORV TIL when the Rwandan Genocide began, to seek safety from Hutu militias, 2000 Tutsi refugees fled to a school where Belgian UN peacekeepers were stationed. On orders from their government they pulled out 3 days later. The militias were waiting outside. After they left, the refugees were slaughtered.
wLlao TIL Sunflower roots are edible both raw or cooked. They are easy to grow and disease-free through heat and drought. [Sunchokes taste similar to water chestnuts and jicama.]
e0vNJ TIL that the genius behind “Heavy Metal Parking Lot” actually has created more than 40 other documentaries.
oRJN7 TIL Lignum Vitae is a hard wood that was originally used to make propeller shaft bearings for ships and submarines.
LN9Q TIL an early duty of Best Man was to serve as armed backup for the groom, in case he had to resort to kidnapping his bride.