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TIL that claiming you panicked because of an unwanted homosexual advance is a legitimate defense against a murder charge in Australia

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OGVZX TIL that in 1988 with the 1,390th pick, the Dodger's drafted Mike Piazza because the manager of the team owed a favor to Piazza's father. Piazza ended up playing in the league for 16 years and is regarded as one of the best offensive catchers in baseball history.
QNvod TIL some male lizards are known to bite the head or neck of female lizards while mating, which has been referred to as a Love Bite.
PLQV TIL George Washington Carver turned down a job working for Thomas Edison making $100k/year (~$1 million year today) because Carver believed his inventions should be made free to the public.
Lko0 TIL In August, 1864 President Lincoln lost his hat when his horse was startled by a loud noise. The hat was recovered later with a “bullet hole through the crown.” The loud noise had been an assassination attempt by an unknown sniper.
dDREZ TIL that in Hawaiian Shinto shrines, George Washington is worshiped as a kami.