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TIL that horse hair was sometimes used as a suture in the American Civil War. Unbeknownst to the doctors at the time, boiling the hair to make it more pliable also sterilized it.

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Z8yRR TIL that your “Miranda Rights” was named after Ernesto Miranda who wasn’t read his rights prior to confessing to a crime. Years later Ernesto was stabbed to death but when a suspect was arrested, unlike Miranda, he exercised his right to remain silent. With no evidence against him, he was released.
Eg66d TIL that not only do $500 and $1000 bills exist, but they are still legal tender
wLJP6 TIL that scientists have recovered DNA and soft tissue from a Tyrannosaurus rex
x6NND TIL according to the USA's National Hot Dog & Sausage Council, you should not put ketchup on your hot dog after the age of 18.
nDQG TIL the state of Ohio gives out different colored license plates for those convicted of DUI