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TIL about the Bonin Islanders, a mixed European-Polynesian(Hawaiian) ethnic group native to Japans Bonin Islands, most of whom were exiled to mainland Japan during WW2

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5Y9op TIL that General Braxton Bragg served simultaneously as a company commander (CC) and quartermaster (QM). As CC he requested the QM for something he wanted. As QM, he denied the request in writing. After a few back and forths, he asked for the intervention of the of an annoyed Post Commander.
Gd1 TIL that two DJs prank called Fidel Castro and got Castro to call them faggots
gr1Yb TIL Depeche Mode’s 1989 song “Personal Jesus” was inspired by Priscilla Presley’s 1985 biography "Elvis and Me." Specifically, the song was about how Elvis Presley was Priscilla’s lover, but also her mentor, and how often that happens in love relationships.
Bgn1L TIL in 1992-93, four children died and hundreds of people were sickened by an E.Coli outbreak linked to undercooked beef at the Jack In the Box fast food chain.
Nx4Q TIL 1 in 18 males and 1 in 50 females have extra nipples.