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TIL 94 US WWII Servicemen executed by the US Military are buried in "Plot E" of the Oise Aisne American Cemetery in France, a section designated for “the dishonored dead". Hedges hide it from view, no US flag is permitted to fly over it, the graves lack headstones and it is not publicly accessible.

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WaJX TIL that in 1942, a US Navy Captain successfully sank a German U-Boat off the Louisiana coast. The Navy disbelieved his report because he “hadn’t received anti-submarine training” and reprimanded him and his crew for what they presumed must have been a “sloppy” attack. He was removed from command.
7y0Z TIL Magic Eraser is basically just extremely fine sandpaper.
ANr5w TIL high speeding offences in Switzerland can be punished with prison sentences of up to four years, at least two years driving licence disqualification, psychological traffic tests, penalties depending on the financial situation and confiscation and scrapping of the vehicle.
rlnM TIL that Angkor Wat in Cambodia is the largest religious structure in the world. It is 80 times bigger than St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City, and at least 3.5 times bigger than the Vatican City itself.
marx TIL Elvis’ manager sold “I Hate Elvis” badges to make money from those who otherwise wouldn’t have parted with their cash for Elvis merchandise.