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TIL: that until 1990, British judges would wear a black cap while pronouncing execution sentences, and that it is still used in some ceremonies today

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0wvmR TIL that a slave rebellion broke out on slaveship La Amistad in 1839, resulting in two deaths. The slaves were captured and stood trial. It was ruled that they acted as free men, and were entitled to take any measures necessary to ensure freedom, including force. They were all returned to Africa.
wGJE TIL Mose from The Office is the co-creator of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Parks and Rec
BrjLk TIL: Dandelions are called "pissenlit" in French, which means "piss the bed" because the tea made from their roots is a powerful diuretic
BrQZD TIL the reason goats have rectangular shaped pupils rather than rounded pupils is to protect them from predators. This shape gives them a panoramic view of their surroundings to better see predators sneaking up on them.
X0Xyr TIL The water boatman insect, which is 2mm long, sings at an amazing 99.2 decibels, which is the equivalent of standing by a hurtling freight train., making it the loudest animal for its size yet discovered. Even more impressive is that it makes this sound by rubbing its penis on its belly.