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TIL about McCarthyism, a socio-political witch-hunt in the 1950s that cost Americans their jobs and destroyed their lives. It all began when Senator Joseph McCarthy claimed to have a list of communists working in the U.S. government.

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Z8WrY TIL of Santimamiñe Cave located in province of Biscay, Spain.It was discovered in 1916. Inside there's mural paintings of bison, ibex & bear from Mesolithic era. It was designated as World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2008.
D1KJV TIL that a fossilized Daddy Longlegs was found sporting a 99-million-year-old erection
9wB4p TIL all of Jimmy Carter's siblings and father died from pancreatic cancer
aZLo TIL The Simpsons released an album in 1990 and the lead single “Do the Bartman” was a worldwide hit. It was co-produced by Michael Jackson, who also provided background vocals and was a huge fan of the show. Following his death FOX played the video before an episode as a tribute to Michael.
LQEwm TIL the green on the flag of Brazil represents the House of Braganza for Pedro I while the yellow represents the House of Habsburg for Empress Maria Leopoldina