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TIL the last widow of a Civil War veteran died in December 2020, at the age of 101.

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VBg9m TIL about Black Arrow, a British satellite carrier rocket. In 1971, Black Arrow was the first and only successful orbital launch conducted by the United Kingdom. It was retired in favor of using American rockets, which the Ministry of Defence calculated to be cheaper than maintaining the program.
ANKWn TIL that 7Up used to contain lithium (a mood stabiliser used to treat mental health conditions)
1vJX TIL that comedian Louis C.K. is a Mexican Jew raised in Mexico City until the age of seven, Spanish is his first language, and he still retains a Mexican citizenship.
4XYRN TIL after only 4 years of primary school, German children are placed on one of four tracks: Hauptschule for less academic students, Realschule for intermediary students, Gymnasium for academic students, or Gesamtschule (comprehensive school). Only Gymnasium entitles one to attend university
Vmv0 TIL if you are granted “Freedom of the City” in the City of London, you have the right to a silken rope, if hanged, and if found drunk, a policeman will put you in a cab or escort you home. You also have the right to herd sheep over London Bridge, a right used as recently as 2013.