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TIL the word 'robot' comes from a Czech word meaning 'forced labour'

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QNl0M TIL in some counties in Washington state there's actual laws deeming it illegal to kill Bigfoot! Its been in the books for 50-plus years in one county. What are some other odd laws?
mojP TIL that Kissinger was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in ‘73 for his role in “peacefully resolving” the Vietnam War, despite the fact that Kissinger prolonged the war for five years. The decision to award Kissinger with the Prize caused two members of the Nobel committee to resign in protest.
KbDw TIL that NASA’s Curiosity Rover is not a small vehicle but actually the size of a car!
p8JAG TIL The Vietnam government executes corporate executives convicted of financial crimes or corporate malfeasance.
LkD5m TIL: Murdoc from Gorillaz was arrested and was temporarily replaced by Ace, the leader of The Ganggreen Gang from The Powerpuff Girls from June 4th to October 26th, 2018.