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TIL that it is illegal for a check to be written for less than $1

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LkkGv More than you expect. Especially at night.
RPvj TIL the peace symbol is comprised of the semaphores (flag symbols) for N and D, representing the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament
NX5bM TIL that the UK version of the movie "Every Day" is cut by 4s to remove a scene (cut marks shown on a girl's arm) to secure a 12A certificate instead of a 18. Surprisingly, the Irish release is uncut at the same rating, despite the fact that Britain and Ireland form the same distribution region.
oBZYE TIL that the Easter Bunny had pagan roots - as Christianity spread, it was common for missionaries to place pagan tradition within the context of their faith and turn pagan festivals into Christian holidays. The word "Easter" even comes from the Eostre festival, which was a pagan celebration.
Y7X5Z TIL Walter Johnson’s record of 3508 career strikeouts stood for nearly 50 years before 3 different pitchers (Ryan, Carlton, & Perry) each broke the record in the 1983 season.