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TIL under a 2011 program in Alabama, first-time nonviolent offenders could avoid jail by going to church

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e0A4D TIL that the term "Cut to the chase" originated from the American film industry's silent movies of the 1920's. These were often laden with obligatory romantic plot-lines that young audiences would find boring, but ended with exciting car or boat chase scenes.
v1XWD TIL Ella Fitzgerald forgot a lyrics of the song she’s singing, but won a Grammy for her performance of improvising.
grno4 TIL Apollo 17 astronaut Harrison Schmitt was allergic to moon dust.
OmRY TIL Dung Beetles are the only animal on Earth other than Humans to use the stars for navigation
kJ8A7 TIL Jimmy Carter doesn't qualify for federal health benefits because he only worked for the government for 4 years not the required 5