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TIL brontosaurus never existed

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WOL4 TIL that in 1912, Teddy Roosevelt was shot in the chest while campaigning, but the bullet was slowed by a steel eyeglass case and a 50-page speech. After determining the bullet hadn’t pierced his lung, Roosevelt proceeded to give his 90 minute speech as planned.
6ZpJ TIL that a good old-fashioned fistfight between consenting parties is legal in the state of Washington.
OZnR TIL in 2008, users of 7chan.org hacked into the website of Epilepsy Foundation of America and replaced the support forum with flashing images and animations.
yVkXa TIL Doritos from Mexico taste different than Doritos from the United States.
Z8lQD TIL that losing a testicle is covered by workers' compensation. Illinois offers the most by far at $73,537. Minnesota offers the least at $3,750.