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TIL that if the everyone lived as densely as they do in Manhattan the entire human race could fit into New Zealand.

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ObL6 TIL There is only one pig in Afghanistan
Wkp8 TIL that the term “Computer Bug” derived from Dr. Grace Hopper’s account of finding a moth stuck in the Harvard Mark II computer she was working on in 1945.
yvPa TIL that antibiotics are usually not effective for sore throats and common colds as they are caused by viruses rather than bacteria. Taking antibiotics for such illnesses is considered more harmful than beneficial.
lEmA TIL Congress added the “Under God” phrase to the Pledge of Allegiance during the Cold War. This symbolized the resistance to communists, who were atheists.
J1JG8 TIL that Frances Perkins was the first female cabinet member in U.S. history. She was appointed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as the Secretary of Labor in 1933. Her appointment was a significant milestone for women in government and she played a crucial role in shaping New Deal policies.