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TIL it is still illegal to join a Communist Party in the USA

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KYoYB TIL that the famous 1980 Jim Morrison biography “No One Here Gets Out Alive” was heavily criticized by several people for its many historical inaccuracies. Among those people was The Doors’ own guitarist Robby Krieger, and the band’s producer, Paul A. Rothchild.
LkDJm TIL that Flamin’ Hot Cheetos were invented by Richard Montañez, a janitor for Frito-Lay. After heeding the call of the then CEO to “act like an owner” he then called the CEO about his idea, which took off as one of their best selling products today
epAdg TIL Jerry Brown was both the youngest and oldest governor in CA history.
VrdB TIL George Washington was so afraid of being buried alive that he asked his staff to wait two days after his death to be buried.
QZlp TIL Steve Jobs was effectively paid $5,000 to create the game Breakout. Steve Wozniak worked for four straight days without sleep to reach the deadline, which wasn’t real, but something Jobs made up. Wozniak only received $375 while Jobs bought a farm in Oregon