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TIL that juries have brought attention to societal issues through verdicts

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wrb7 TIL that actor Paul Marcarelli, better know as the “Verizon Guy,” kept his silence that he was gay from Verizon in fear that he would lose his role. He later came out after his contract with Verizon ended.
BgoRy TIL that from the 13th to the 18th centuries, animals across Europe were tried for numerous alleged crimes. In 1750, a French donkey was acquitted of bestiality after the local priest testified to her good character. Her owner was executed, but the donkey was pardoned.
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MedL0 TIL the best way to determine a bear's age is looking at a cross-section of its tooth. The outer part of the tooth has layers. During each hibernation, a new, narrow dark line forms there. During each growing season, a new light area forms there.