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TIL that the directors of Everything Everywhere All At Once originally directed the music video for "Turn Down For What"

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1aYND TIL The US Government passed the Stolen Valor Act in 2005. The Act made it illegal to wear or falsely claim to have received any military medal or decoration without authorization, including the Medal of Honor. However, the Act was later ruled unconstitutional by the Ninth Circuit Court.
6EZjX TIL that James H. Dillard was a professor at Tulane University became the best-known and most-active white proponent for the education of blacks. In 1930, two historically black universities in New Orleans combined to form Dillard University, named in his honor.
xVbL5 TIL in most of the USA it is illegal to buy a car directly from the manufacturer. You have to go through a car dealership where they charge even more money.
rare TIL you cannot chop down trees on your own property in Lake Forest, Chicago because of Mr. T.
jNw7v TIL For all you Area 51 people, Tresspassing on a military base: Persons are subject to 6 months imprisonment, a $500 fine, or both.