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TIL LBJ loved to reveal himself to others and was obsessed with is penis. Once when a reporter asked why we are in Vietnam, he unzipped his pants, pulled out his penis and said, “This is why.”

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oRm98 TIL "Fatso the Fat-Arsed Wombat" was an unofficial mascot of the 2000 Summer Olympics. He proved so popular that the Australian Olympic Committee attempted to ban athletes appearing with Fatso to stop him upstaging their official mascots.
8m8G TIL a fighter pilot got his sexual assault conviction thrown out after a General disregarded the findings of a jury that found him guilty. The decision cannot be appealed.
d8VxB TIL the British are often referred to as “Limey” because of their army’s use of lime to prevent scurvy when at sea. The use of citrus was initially a closely guarded military secret as it gave them the ability to remain at sea for lengthy periods without contracting the disorder.
awB4Z TIL that to apply to become a communist party member in China, you need to write periodic "thought reports" for two years, detailing your opinions on society and about your personal life. Additionally you have to attend classes once a week for three months and pass a final exam.
D1kgJ TIL White claw has Canadian origins