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TIL a circus elephant named Mary was hanged to death in Tennessee for allegedly murdering a hobo.

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kJEB4 TIL that the title of "Kentucky Colonel" can be granted by the governor "for noteworthy accomplishments, contributions to civil society, remarkable deeds, or outstanding service to the community, state, or nation." Harland Sanders and Joe Gatto are famous examples of Kentucky Colonels.
78PLb TIL Kingsford Charcoal originated from Ford Motor Company selling scrap wood from the construction of their Model T vehicles.
yQLxw TIL King Felipe VI of Spain attended High School in Lakefield, Ontario, Canada and even returned for his 25-year reunion. He maintains ties to the school to this day
mxw1y TIL that Japanese iPhones are programmed not to silence the photo shutter sound to prevent upskirt photos.
m1mBy TIL the final televised tobacco ad in the US was shown at the last moment legally possible during the Tonight Show