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TIL: Connecticut has the fifth toughest gun control laws in the US

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45P6 TIL in South Africa it’s acceptable to defend against car jackings with deadly force. Which has resulted in some horrific inventions, like this under-car mounted flame thrower.
7rkrx TIL despite being synonymous with Italian cuisine, tomatoes were not incorporated into the Italian diet until the late 17th or early 18th century. The earliest mention of a tomato in Italy was in 1548, but the view was that they "were to be sought only for their beauty"
n9NB TIL that healthy poop sinks.
R7ZV9 TIL that prior to a game against the Orlando Magic on Valentine's Day 1990, Michael Jordan's jersey was stolen. Because the Bulls didn't have a backup #23 jersey available, Jordan was forced to wear a #12 jersey with no name on the back for the game.
OQ1 TIL that Woody Harrelson ate custom made Twinkies in Zombieland, because he’s a vegan.