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TIL the News Presenters at BBC News have a specific set of clothes on standby just in case they need to announce the death of the Queen

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rlxd TIL in 1787 Congress got paid $6 a day that they were in session. Thats about $150 a day with inflation.
DQVwV TIL Lamborghini Names Their Cars After Legendary Bullfighting Icons and Gear
jN0gN TIL that alchemy was illegal in many European countries from the Middle Ages to the early modern period because rulers were afraid of undermining the gold standard and corrupting the gold supply.
QDge TIL that Klingon has no direct English translation for “hello”. The rough translation is “What do you want?”
X0oDQ TIL: A study by the Nation Center for Health Statistics found that married couples are live longer. Experts suggest that people live longer when you have someone reinforcing healthy behaviors. Men, in particular, according to Director Michael Rendall, derive more health benefits than women.