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TIL that the Bible has been translated into Hawaiian Pidgin. It is called ‘Da Jesus Book’

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Ege4V TIL Mad Magazine exposed American Brands, a major cigarette manufacturer, that also owned Franklin Life Insurance claim cigarettes are harmless while charging more to insure smokers. (1988)
VBMeB TIL that in 2019, approximately 8 percent of all Mexican nationals resided in the United States
L58r TIL that Asia Carrera, star of over 250 porn films, won a full academic scholarship to Rutgers University and is a member of Mensa, with an IQ of 156
lxyN TIL Blackbeard fell in a sneak attack by the Royal Navy. With only 19 crew members, he devastated one ship, boarded the other, and disarmed the Captain sent to hunt him. He was mid-killstroke when he had his throat slashed. Examination of his body revealed 5 gunshot wounds and over 20 sword wounds.
e0BOJ TIL that after earning the Medal of Honor, John Basilone was offered an officer’s commission and stateside duty but refused. He instead volunteered again for combat and was killed in Iwo Jima while guiding a tank through a minefield on foot. For these actions, he was awarded the Navy Cross.