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TIL That the rate of Alcohol related deaths in 2019 were the highest since the 1910s

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loY11 A solar storm this week will heighten the Earth’s auroras, making the stunning northern lights visible to the northern-most parts of the United States.
Golg TIL The Massachusetts Language, once spoken by several Algonquin tribes, went extinct in the 1800s. However several documents survived such as Bibles, treaties, and sales papers. In 1993 the Wampanoag tribe started teaching classes and now there are over 400 secondary and 4 native speakers.
P1mlG TIL Grant Cardone, a flashy $4B real estate “finfluencer,” promised 15%+ returns but is now facing lawsuits alleging fraud, hidden fees, and Scientology ties. Despite $54M+ in markup profits & claims of investor deception, he continues flaunting jets, yachts & pushing 10X ventures online
D06V TIL William Howard Taft served as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court after his Presidency ended, he is the only person to have held both titles.
R7nB9 TIL that the Communist Control Act of 1954, which criminalizes membership in the Communist Party, is still in full force and effect in the United States (however, no administration has tried to enforce it)