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TIL - The first message ever sent over the internet(sent in 1969) was “LO” they were attempting to send the message “LOGIN” but the system crashed while processing all of the information

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rRoOd TIL-In Florida it is illegal for any place that sells liquor to participate or permit any contest of dwarf-tossing. If convicted the establishment faces up to a 1000 USD fine and the suspension or revoking of their license. The law was put in place after the sport caught on in some bars down south.
j6jQv TIL that the Komusō were Japanese monks who symbolized their absence of ego by always wearing baskets on their heads.
EgGw0 TIL regional sports networks (RSNs) are among the most expensive channels, costing less than ESPN but more than other premium channels; on average they cost $2-3 per subscriber. RSNs justify these prices by citing demand for local sports teams particularly MLB, NBA and NHL.
E1WYd TIL in 1932 both Douglas MacArthur and Dwight Eisenhower used six M1917 tanks and an infantry division to run over and drive out WW1 veterans who occupied DC. They were demanding to be paid their bonus they received in 1924 but which could not be redeemed until 1948.
AvW4 TIL that using a white flag as a ruse to approach and attack an enemy is considered a war crime according to the law of war.