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TIL Robin Williams and Bobcat Goldthwait used to appear together at comedy clubs under the names “Jack Cheese” and “Marty Fromage”

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JkOj TIL that so many American Indians joined the military during WW2 that had all Americans joined at the same proportion, conscription would not have been necessary. The Blackfeet tribe mocked the idea of a draft: “Since when has it been necessary for Blackfeet to draw lots to fight?”
N7YM6 TIL the FAA has a lavatory ashtray as required equipment for all commercial jets
doA9 TIL In 2010, The Plain Writing Act became law. It requires all federal agencies to use clear prose that the public can readily understand.
vy8D TIL that at the height of his wealth, John D Rockefeller’s personal fortune constituted 1.53% of the total American GDP. Up to 663.4 billion dollars.
Oo1BR TIL about the Border Reivers, Scottish and English mercenary bandits who raided both sides of the border with no loyalty to either kingdom.