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TIL about "Reporter's Privilege" which protects journalists from having to reveal their sources of information in court due to the delicate nature of their work that relies of secret information

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JAgl TIL Mohammed wrote an open letter to Christians that declared their right to self-governance, protection for churches and monasteries, and freedom to practice their religion openly in Muslim controlled areas. Muslims are commanded to follow this until the end of time.
g719 TIL actress Tallulah Bankhead was infamous for not wearing underwear. During the filming of Lifeboat, the crew complained about her flashing them when she had to climb a ladder. Director Alfred Hitchcock reportedly quipped that he didn’t know if it was a matter for wardrobe or hairdressing.
aw6mZ TIL There was a cannon designed to simultaneously shoot two cannonballs connected with a chain to "mow down the enemy somewhat as a scythe cuts wheat". During tests the Gilleland cannon effectively mowed down trees, tore up a cornfield, knocked down a chimney and killed an unfortunate cow.
d8AYr TIL Utah’s Great Salt Lake is a remnant of a much larger lake that drained in a single, catastrophic event 14,000 years ago.
awy1L TIL In 1974, U.S. Senator William Scott (R-Va) was named the Dumbest Member of Congress by a small fringe publication. He called a press conference to deny it, which gave the accusation nationwide circulation.