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TIL that in 2017 "Killer Mike" (of Run The Jewels fame) was awarded a day in his honor on July 17th in Atlanta. Additionally fellow Atlanta rapper "Big Boi" suggested he run for Mayor of the city

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78Py7 TIL: American pro wrestling company WCW help a two night event in North Korea with a combined attendance of 360,000.
rNn9d TIL it's illegal to share a picture of your ballot in some countries and US states
MRva TIL that two months after escaping the World Trade Center on 9/11, a 26-year old woman died on American Airlines Flight 587 that crashed in Queens, New York, killing 265.
rRPYx TIL scientists are now taking stem cells and growing "mini-brains" which mimic the neural activity of a preterm infant. The so-called organoids are not yet capable of complex thought - but could soon be used for medical research and one day lessen the need for human and animal research subjects.
9Yl5m TIL penguins’ distinct coloration is a form of camouflage. From above, their black backs blend in with murky depths of the ocean. From below, their white bellies are hidden against the bright surface.