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TIL: The song 'Tears of A Clown' by Iron Maiden was inspired by the depression and tragic death of comedian and actor Robin Williams.

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VngB TIL that Native Americans are systematically denied access to the voting system, thus excluding them from the democratic process
YRrA TIL Renaissance Genius Leonardo da Vinci was a chronic procrastinator.
ADNYg TIL When the new United States capital was founded in 1791, the landmarks of the city were renamed in honor of Rome. Goose Creek became Tiber Creek, Jenkins Hill became Capitol Hill, and the Congress was the Capitol itself, recalling Rome’s Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus.
vPaJ4 TIL: If you have IQ of 69,it indicates intellectual disability
QNZYd TIL n 2004, seven men living on Pitcairn Island faced 55 charges relating to sexual offences against children and young adults. The accused represented a third of the island's male population, and most are descendants of mutineers of HMS Bounty.