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TIL that Russia has 11 time zones

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p8MEA TIL That for good luck, cosmonauts pee on the wheel of the van that transports them to their space launch vehicle. A tradition that was started by Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space.
NX6w8 TIL: The man suspected of killing Ernesto Miranda, after whom Miranda rights are named, invoked his Miranda rights and refused to talk to police. The suspect was released and never charged with Miranda’s murder.
JP1 TIL that General Eisenhower ordered every citizen Gotha, Germany to tour the concentration camp Ohrdruf (a subcamp of Buchenwald). After the mayor of the town and his wife did so, they went home and hanged themselves (#80)
ADgkw TIL there is a book about depression that actually gives sound help with recovery where therapy and medicine may lack. It is incredibly moving. I would like to gift this book to as many people i can afford. If you are interested in a copy please message me.
X0vaD TIL that July 5 is known as the busiest day for animal shelters, as many pets escape due to the fear generated by the 4th of July fireworks.