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TIL According to the Tennessee Constitution, it's illegal to hold public office if you've fought a duel.

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AxYd TIL People getting paid to spread propaganda through comments is a widespread thing.
ADlZB TIL that Rob Paulsen, the voice of Yakko from Animaniacs, recorded the "Countries of the World" song is a single take.
yQ0DJ TIL circular indentations on plastic milk jugs have a purpose! The soft, flexible plastic design will bulge if the milk has spoiled, allows extra room for expansion if frozen & absorbs damage from falling.
ADG5B TIL the same man was fight choreographer for The Princess Bride, Highlander, Lord of the Rings, The Mask of Zorro , and more. He was also a stunt double for Darth Vader's lightsaber battles in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. His name was Bob Anderson.
44jJ TIL that on June 12, 1970 Doc Ellis threw a no-hitter on acid and “despite being unable to feel the ball or see the batter or catcher clearly”