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TIL that aftershocks from the 1868 Hawaiʻi earthquake have continued until the present day -- after more than 150 years!

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v64B TIL that the richest man in the world at the time, John Jacob Astor IV, was present on the Titanic when it sank in 1912. When his body was recovered, it was found to contain gold, diamonds and $2500 cash (nearly $61,000 in today’s money)
Y76oB TIL the children of 8 time Olympic Gold Medalist Usain Bolt are named Olympia Lightning Bolt, Thunder Bolt and Saint Leo Bolt respectively.
YEvr TIL in England during WWII the US military demanded segregation. The locals in Lancashire complied and put a “Black Troops Only” sign on a pub and a mini-race-war ensued.
b6RQE Today I learned that slavery is still legal in America, as long as you commit a crime.
8aw04 TIL When tickled, rats laugh ultrasonically.