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TIL That the U.S. Department of Education does not allow schools to spend money on D.A.R.E. because the program has been found to be ineffective in reducing alcohol and drug use.

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8ey0V TIL when King Charles II died in 1685, his brother James II became the King because Charles had no legitimate heirs. Charles’ wife, Queen Catherine, suffered multiple miscarriages, and all of his 12 acknowledged children were born to his multiple mistresses, making them ineligible to reign.
BKZK TIL that scientists have genetically altered chickens to express DNA that their dinosaur ancestors once possessed. Eventually, they grew teeth.
9Yprr TIL President Nixon interfered with Vietnamese peace talks in order to get elected.
R59nj TIL that everyday about 100 Americans lose their lives on the road
p8Dob TIL Russia has their own version of "Miracle on the Hudson". A Ural Airlines flight collided with a flock of seagulls that struck both of the plane's engines. The pilot opted to land the plane in a corn field and everyone on board survived.