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TIL that Janis Joplin was voted “Ugliest Man On Campus” in 1963

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jNJ5M TIL the Jamestown settlers (first permanent English colony in America) were cannibals and "were clearly interested in cheek meat, muscles of the face, tongue, and brain."
XEKVk TIL The senate made poor excuse after excuse for taking a summer break, until they finally mandated it in 1970. "members of Congress sought a way to establish a summertime recess. In 1970, finally facing the reality of year-long sessions, Congress mandated a summer break as part of the Legislative"
6QyY TIL A college student created a functioning prosthetic arm that consists of a single forearm long tentacle like appendage.
BrG0r TIL chimpanzees actually do understand rhythm and have been seen clapping and stomping specifically to the beat of a song
Z86xR TIL from 1777 to 1870, Vermont had a fourth branch of government called the Council of Censors. It consisted of 13 members, elected every 7 years, who had to check if "the legislative and executive branches have performed their duty as guardians of the people." They could also amend the constitution