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TIL that the FCC had a rule called the Fairness Doctrine that required News broadcasters to present issues on politics in manner that was honest, equitable, and balanced. It was eliminated in 1987.

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p8Ax8 TIL that in the Book of Job, Job does not maintain his faith in God's goodness — he even repents for his doubt.
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dDEvQ TIL -- In 2005, Jack Wiegand used over a million frequent flyer miles for the world’s longest taxi ride. Starting in London, ending in Sydney, and spanning 21,000 miles across 19 countries, his extraordinary journey lasted three months and set a record for the longest taxi journey.
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