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TIL tuberculosis was the leading cause of death in the U.S. during the 19th and early 20th centuries. An estimated 450 Americans died of the disease each day - most between the ages of 15 and 44.

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OoD6L TIL that the United Kingdom actually declared war on Japan nine hours before the the United States following the attack on Pearl harbour, partially due to Winston Churchill's promise to declare war "within the hour" of a Japanese attack on the United States.
vPPm8 TIL that the United States is the world's biggest food product exporter by far, valuing at around $90 billion annually.
J1Xnm TIL that "Folsom Prison Blues" by Johnny Cash was largely inspired by a song called "Crescent City Blues" by Gordon Jenkins. However, Jenkins never heard of the song it became a smash hit after Cash re-released it 13 years later. Jenkins, afterwards, filed a lawsuit and settled with $75,000.
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BrmOK TIL there are (wild) baboons who raise and keep dogs as part of their tribes