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TIL about York, a man enslaved by William Clark who played a pivotal role in the Lewis & Clark Expedition (1804-1806)

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v1kkL TIL: Most musicians of the eastern European dance/hip-hop/rock/pop band "Carla's Dreams," even while getting songs onto (Euro-) top airplay charts, have managed to keep their identities secret for almost a decade. They perform while wearing masks.
or4K TIL Meth is more expensive than platinum.
p8xn8 TIL The Concordat between the Holy See and the German Reich, negotiated between the Nazi government and Pope Pius XI, is still in force as of 2020.
LkKd TIL that Ed O'Neill (guy who played Al Bundy) is also a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu
QJ1ZX TIL about the Battle of Drøbak Sound. Under cover of darkness, the Nazis sent their best ship to blockade Oslo, capture the king, and force Norway's surrender. It was foiled by a raggedy training fort and a bold decision to fire on the unidentified ships (video from movie, The Kings Choice)