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TIL James Pike the Bishop of California from 1958-1966 was an early proponent of the ordination of women, racial desegregation, and the acceptance of LGBT people within mainline churches.

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p8ree TIL of Wilfred Wood, a private serving in the British Army during WW1 who, 100 years ago to the day, single handedly overran 2 enemy encampments using only his Lewis gun and forced the surrender of 300 enemy soldiers. For this bravery, he was awarded the Victoria Cross.
j5La TIL that the US military recruits more people per capita from the Federated States of Micronesia than from any US state.
LxkZ TIL that the word “billion” (or its relevant translation) is by no means ubiquitous throughout the world; in many countries it means 1 million million, and even Great Britain used this system until 1974.
xVLG7 TIL That There Is A Man In Spain, Building A Cathedral By Hand Since 1961
jYVE TIL Beetlejuice was only in 17.5 minutes of his own 1.5 hour movie.