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TIL there is a U.S. Marine post in Afghanistan called “ManBearPig.”

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rEYd TIL that in 2002, Kenyan Masai tribespeople donated 14 cows to to the U.S. to help with the aftermath of 9/11.
wJGW TIL throughout the 1930s, Hollywood allowed the German government to censor films in the U.S. and around the world that were unflattering towards Germany or the Nazis.
DZar TIL that while awaiting his execution via guillotine, King Louis XVI of France actually pardoned his executioners for the crime of murdering their king.
v1M6B TIL of William Burke, a Scottish murderer who would sell corpses for a profit to medical researchers. After he was hanged for his crimes, scientists dissected him, wrote with his blood, and bound a book with his skin.
ZpgZY TIL should a U.S. citizen decide to travel to North Korea, the U.S. Department of State recommends they draft a will and discuss plans with loved ones regarding custody of their children and their funeral arrangements.