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TIL that In-N-Out store managers make at least 100 grand a year, including 401k and full benefits

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M8v8 TIL that “Tory”, the common term for a member of the British conservative party, is derived from the Irish word “tóraí”, meaning outlaw, criminal
4kbGR TIL During the Samoan Civil War of 1886-1894, Germany launched naval attacks on Samoa. The US responded by sending naval warships to confront the Germans. On March 15, 1889, the Apia Hurricane struck Samoa, sinking all the German ships and all but 1 American ship, practically ending the conflict.
OlW4 TIL Jimi Hendrix and girlfriend Kathy Etchingham called each other by their middle names, Marshall and Mary. After an argument where Jimi complained about her lumpy mashed potatoes Etchingham stormed out into the street and left. When she returned the next day he had written ‘The Wind Cries Mary’
16lnW TIL about Harvey Balls, a type of visual shorthand for conveying qualitative information that is often used in rating systems
a8G4b TIL that since before The Civil War no Democrat has been elected President to replace an outgoing Democrat President.