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TIL many of the fundamental elements of modern computers, including windows, hypertext, graphics, video conferencing, the computer mouse and word processors were unveiled for the first time in a single presentation.

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xp8k TIL there was a genocide against the Indians in California from 1850 to the 1860’s that lowered the Indian population in the state by 90% from over 300,000 to 34,000
mR7Y TIL Reginald Denny, a dump truck driver, was pulled from his truck by L.A. rioters who smashed his head with a five-pound piece of medical equipment, a slab of concrete and a claw hammer, fracturing his skull in 91 places. The six assailants were cleared of all serious charges.