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TIL that Deer antlers are actually a "controlled-form of bone cancer"

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nKvb TIL crime is a major problem in Pine Ridge Indian reservation and since many of the Native Americans grow up as master horsemen, the reservation has an actual problem with gangs of Indians on horseback terrorizing the towns and riding away into the sunset where police vehicles can’t follow.
awMvJ TIL that Chinese farmer studied law for 16 Years to sue and defeat chemical corporation that polluted his land.
R7MK4 TIL Ancient China knew about the Roman Empire. They called them "Daqin" (大青) and documented several things concerning them, including a guide on how to reach them from China.
xVjjD TIL when American troops were sent to capture Guam in the Spanish-American War, the Spanish officers rowed out to meet the Navy after being fired at. The Spanish had no clue a war broke out and thought the attack was a salute.
VMgyk TIL that in the Soviet Union you would have to take your window wipers with you when you parked your car or they would be stolen due to a shortage of auto parts.