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TIL the United States incarcerates more of its youth than any other country in the world. Approximately 40% being in privatized for profit detention centers.

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N7bmb Today I learned about the great Joe Rollino. A Coney Island strongman who advocated for healthy living ahead of his time. Bent a quarter on his 103rd birthday - using his teeth. He died at age 104 when he was hit by a minivan during one of his daily walks in Brooklyn.
xapD TIL that domestic violence is perpetrated by the woman as much as the man and that women are more likely to use a weapon and kill male children.
YpnWB TIL that before cola became widespread, hamburgers were typically served with coffee.
VMkZB TIL on two separate occasions, Lance Sergeant Johnson Beharry was leading a convoy of vehicles when his vehicle was hit by RPGs. On both occasions, his commander and others inside the vehicle were wounded. Both times he drove his burning vehicle out of the ambush, despite suffering head injuries.
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