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TIL That there’s an organization of 200 plus millionaires that formed a political group that actively pushes for political equality regardless of wealth, higher wages for workers and tries to get the wealthy to pay their fair share of taxes.

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lo5kA TIL that in 1941, before the US entered WW2, many Americans mailed tea to Buckingham Palace as a show of support to England. The Queen sent them all thank you notes.
OGDd6 TIL “pedestrianism” used to be a major spectator sport. A common challenge was to walk 1000 miles in 1000 hours. Gambling was often involved.
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9w5pD TIL That, in 2006 Dr. Phil Mcgraw's license to practice psychology was revoked. As a result, every visitor to his TV program is required to sign a contract specifying that they are there solely to get "advice" from a single person, not a psychologist.