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TIL of Jury Nullification, the “secret” right for juries to find technically-guilty defendants in criminal cases Not Guilty, because the law they’re accused of violating is perceived by the jurors as unjust. Even knowing it exists as an option will likely prevent you from ever serving on a jury.

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Ve4B TIL that the postal code of the North Pole is H0H 0H0 in reference to Santa
OEVa TIL actor and comedian Rob Riggle was a Marine for 23 years, was a lieutenant colonel, and has received a combat award for his service in Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Liberia.
Brl7K TIL Early microscopes made of wood and cardboard, often adorned with polished fish skin, became increasingly popular in the mid-17th century and was used by the English natural philosopher Robert Hooke to provide regular demonstrations for the new Royal Society
lLOG TIL The prestigious Michelin Star, an award that the worlds best chefs work their lives to attain, is awarded by Michelin Tires. For over 100 years, it’s all been part of an advertising campaign to sell tires.
d8GBZ TIL the one-way speed of light has never been measured, and light could theoretically travel at different speeds in different directions