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TIL that open carrying of firearms in public is legal in 44 US states while open containers of alcohol in public is only legal in 6.

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OGYER TIL Vladimir is a masculine name of Slavic origin, meaning “to rule with greatness,” “peaceful ruler,” and “ruler of the world".
VQ5Q TIL John Langley, creator of the TV show “COPS”, intentionally shows more white criminals on the show than black ones, despite it being the opposite statistically. He still receives numerous complaints for portraying African Americans badly.
a8WML TIL Larry Ellison founder of oracle owns 98% of the sixth biggest Hawaiian island, Lānaʻi
Kl5B TIL that the honorific for an especially skilled driver reacting adequately to an emergency situation in Russia is “железобетонное очко”, meaning “one whose anus is made of reinforced concrete”.
78EBO TIL that Von Gammon's death from a head injury while playing football almost led to the State of Georgia banning football. The state legislature had passed a bill that would've banned football and it was only when Gammon's mother intervened that the Governor vetoed the bill.