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TIL all original members from the Ramones are dead

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nOMW TIL the largest cockfighting takedown and rooster rescue in New York State history where 3,000 birds were seized and more than 70 people rounded up was called “Operation Angry Birds”.
OGLVe TIL White Star Line billed the families for uniforms of staff who died on the Titanic
PYOjn TIL that the word "decimation" stems from the a punishment meted out to units of the Roman army who were guilty of capital offences, whereby one man in ten was executed by nine fellow soldiers after they had all drawn lots. Thus, the army would literally be reduced by a tenth in size.
4Xd0o TIL Since 1980 Quebec have restricted unhealthy food and beverage advertising for children under 13. The Heart and Stroke Foundation has advised that, as a result, Quebec households have a lower likelihood to purchase fast food and Quebec youth and children have very low rates of obesity.
Yr6A TIL Cats ‘play’ with their prey to ensure that the prey is weak enough to be killed without endangering the cat.