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TIL There has only been one underwater submarine vs submarine battle, ever.

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JYwX8 TIL “money laundering" originated with the Italian mafia and criminals such as Al Capone, who purchased 'Laundromats' to mix their illegal profits from prostitution and bootlegged liquor sales with legitimate business sales from the 'Laundromats' to conceal their illegal profit.
QJKMp TIL in England and Wales, the role of lawyer is divided in two. Solicitors provide legal advice, barristers argue in court, and clerks are middlemen between the two.
rNEx TIL that Jewel (the singer) almost died and was homeless because she didn’t have medical insurance. The only thing that saved her was a generous doctor.
QJkN9 TIL of the Metz Company, where you could send in 27 dollars and receive car parts. Eventually, you'd have enough for a full car.
w9xW TIL the last person Tupac spoke to was a police officer. The cop held a dying Tupac in his arms and the cop asked Tupac to tell him who shot him. Tupac looked at the cop and said “F**k you.” Those were Tupac’s last words.