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TIL 'The Confederacy' only lasted 4 years, 1861-1865!

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N7mbJ TIL Pablo Escobar visited the White House circa 1981 with his family despite the FBI searching for him. It's even said that he also went to Disney Land.
b9x9j TIL the front passenger seat in a vehicle, next to the driver is called "Shotgun"because the position of the shotgun-armed guard on a horse-drawn stage-coach, wagon train, or gold transport was next to the driver on a forward-mounted bench seat.
R7dJ4 TIL steph. aureus lives in the nostrils of about 30% of healthy adults. It is usually harmless in the nose but can be fatal if in the bloodstream. Thus, there is a chance you can contract an infection by picking your nose and accidentally touching a cut.
Ookk7 TIL Julius Caesar’s only son, Caesarion, was the last Pharaoh of Egypt. Even though Cleopatra swears he is Caesar’s son, Caesar never officially acknowledged him.
WkK9B TIL The excessive drool during nausea is to protect your throat, mouth & teeth from the acidic vomit