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TIL Five Native American Tribes recognize same-sex marriage

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gBeW TIL Actor/Comedian Kevin Hart organizes a free-to-join 5K in every city he visits for his comedy tours just because he wants company on his morning runs.
VM0Jk TIL Emma Lazarus' sonnet The New Colossus, which says, "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free" was written for & donated to an auction to raise funds to build the pedestal for the Statue of Liberty. 16 years after her death, a plaque with her words was installed
wVX8 TIL Back in the 60’s a bisexual boxer Emile Griffith was called a faggot by his opponent. Emile responded by beating the man to death in the ring.
W7Q5X TIL Coffee is a great source of antioxidants, and for many people, it's their largest source of antioxidants.
77BX TIL 90% of Lighting Strike victims survive.