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TIL Mississippi did not ratify the 13th amendment till 2013, after the release of the movie Lincoln.

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GYaAj TIL the first SWAT team was created just to deal with bank robberies. However, it was so successful that the scope of SWAT use was extended to various other high-risk situations - in fact, nowadays 80% of SWAT operations are search warrants, mainly for narcotics.
VBWGp TIL: that ants can perform wound care and amputate if needed. I find this fascinating.
jpRR TIL that Scatman John suffered from a severe stutter from the time he learned to speak, which led to an emotionally traumatic childhood. He then made the song, “Scatman,” in which he intended to inspire children who stuttered to overcome adversity.
ZpAMG TIL that in March of 1910 Harry Houdini was the first aviator to fly over Australian soil. He is also the first aviator to have film documentation of his flights. After his Australian tour, Houdini never flew again.
RM57 TIL that “Fairy Bread” is a common treat served at children’s parties in Australia and New Zealand - consisting of buttered white bread and candy sprinkles.