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TIL that an unarmed man named Dillon Taylor was shot and killed by police in Utah on August 12. Investigators have not released the name of the officer and say the investigation may take weeks. cnn.com, foxnews.com, and msnbc.com have posted exactly 0 articles covering this story/demanding justice.

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w9JY TIL when David Bowie died his ashes were scattered in Bali in accordance with Buddhist ritual.
GAkm4 TIL in Swahili time the day starts at 6 am. Due to being on the equator, Swahili speakers have nearly perfect 12-hour days & nights. The clock starts with a 12 on bottom and then counts the hours after sunrise. 1:00 Swa = 7:00 standard. 6:00 Swa = Noon standard. The hour hand follows the sun’s path.
aXKN TIL Family Guy once used footage from 9-year-old YouTube video in one of its episodes without permission from the owner. The owner’s original clip was then removed from Youtube for copyright infringement.
vPORD TIL the US military DARPA program is developing an implantable system able to provide precision communication between the brain and electronics. Electrochemical signaling used by neurons in the brain will connect to technology language allowing for communication.
JYrlk TIL: 34 States (+ DC) with No-Excuse Absentee Voting