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TIL that astronaut Story Musgrave, after completing his GED, received a BS in Math, an MBA, a BA in Chemistry, an MD from Columbia, an MS in physiology, and finally an MA in literature.

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4XLww TIL that Republicans are called the right, and Democrats are called the left, because of seating arrangements of various legislative parties in France in the late 1700’s. Supporters of the king sat on the right of the Speaker, and supporters of the revolution on the left.
N7OG8 TIL Congressman/Civil Rights Hero John Lewis appeared on “Arthur” on PBS. Rest in Power
wolrW TIL there is an apartment in China that has a train track running through it.
dv9B TIL a DEA agent shot himself in the foot in front of a classroom of children after claiming the pistol was unloaded. He foolishly tried to carry on and attempted to present to them a rifle while the children screamed at him to “Put it down”. He claimed the rifle was also unloaded.
WknpY TIL that in 1915, 30 year old Essie Dunbar was pronounced dead and buried. When she was dug up so her sister, who was late, could say goodbye, the not dead Essie sat up and lived for 47 more years.