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TIL about Liquid Democracy, where voters can voting directly themselves or vest their vote in a delegate... meaning no more corporate-sponsored politicians.

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EVXX TIL that Bob Jones University in South Carolina banned interracial dating until the year 2000
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QJrOe TIL George Lucas enjoyed racing cars and owned a souped-up, high-powered Fiat in high school. Shortly before graduating he was involved in a serious car accident, nearly dying from his injuries. After recovering from a three-month hospital stay, Lucas decided that he wanted to go to art school
xagw TIL that Sweet Brown, the “Ain’t nobody got time for dat” lady is suing Apple for $15 million for profiting off her Youtube success
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