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TIL the leader of the Church of Scientology’s wife disappeared in 2006 and has yet to be found!

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rNaPo TIL that West Virginia's split from Virginia was controversial. Instead of joining the civil war, citizens met to form WV. Legally a state split needs the consent of the existing government, but when the only representatives in D.C. were from WV, Lincoln decided they were Virginia's only government.
Y7gRd TIL of Trix, a t-rex skeleton that is considered one of the most complete skeletons ever found. It was found only in 2013 on a farmers land in Montana, US. It was bought from the farmer for almost $5mil and is now on permanent display in The Netherlands.
xEGB TIL..that hospitals get FREE donated blood but then charge up to $800 for patients who use it…
KOrZG TIL that Hulk Hogan has lost 3 inches in height due to surgeries stemming from his wrestling career and the physical impact from wrestling moves. He started his career at 6'7, and over 30 years later is now 6'4
Z8Y6a TIL that in Alabama tomorrow is Jefferson Davis Day which is still a state holiday. Instead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day they have Robert E Lee's Birthday, and April 22nd was Confederate Memorial Day.