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TIL that the U.S. Government killed over 10,000 people with poisoned alcohol during the Prohibition

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6EWvW TIL that 'Alienation of Affections' is a common law tort still existing in some US states. If your marriage deteriorates due to your spouse having an affair with somebody else, you can sue that person for taking your spouses affection away from you. Damages can be in the hundred thousands.
k0wE TIL the family dog has a bigger carbon footprint than an SUV
LkYNZ TIL the stoutest tree in the world is Árbol del Tule, located in Mexico, with a circumference of 42 m and over 1,400 years old.
yV5Oa TIL that Gore-Tex is used in surgeries ranging from vascular grafts to synthetic knee ligaments. Also known as Teflon, this material is arranged in a mesh, which allows human tissues to grow through it. The rate of rejection is extremely small due to the material being inert in the body.
W7xwA TIL a 2019 study by Drexel University (in addition to many other studies) found that houseplants do not improve air quality or otherwise purify the air.