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TIL Tom hanks is related to Abraham Lincoln through Lincoln’s mother Nancy Hanks

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ep7V6 TIL in response to infamously high suicide rates at Mapo Bridge in Seoul, South Korea, the bridge was adorned with suicide prevention messages and uplifting photos. These measures weren't enacted by the government, however, instead the entire project was financed by Samsung's life insurance division
OG5Ag TIL Stanley Kubrick was a chess hustler, spending days down in Washington Square Park earning money against the regulars who haunted it. During the 1950s, Kubrick would often be found in Washington Square, a park in New York City, playing chess from 12 noon until 12 midnight
WkV8d TIL Only 10 Scouts earned the Invention merit badge, which required obtaining a patent for an invention. It was discontinued in 1915, and is the most rare badge.
GYMWJ TIL that Ken Jennings' historic Jeopardy! run nearly ended before it began. Jennings' first Final Jeopardy answer of "Who is Jones" had to be adjudicated before it was allowed. If he hadn't been given credit, he would have finished in 3rd, on his first episode.
XEBoE TIL that seat belts were very controversial when they first appeared in cars during the 40s and 50s with many arguing that they caused injuries and didn't work, no matter how much researchers disputed these claims. Many people refused to wear them and even cut them out of their car seats.