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TIL Yuan Shikai declared himself “Emperor of China” after electing as President of the Republic

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OG4p6 TIL that following bad losses in the 1946 Midterm elections Senator Fulbright suggested that Truman appoint a Republican VP and then resign. This way, Dems would have policies to run against in the 1948 General election. Truman responded that he did not care what "Senator Halfbright" suggested.
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jNoBp TIL Switzerland requires all Swiss males to serve at least 260 days in their military. If a male citizen chooses not to serve, they must pay a special tax of 3 percent of their salary.