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TIL: 1 in 20 Americans is a Millionaire

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VmQG TIL That in 2013 when asked if they trusted the government over 75% of Americans responded no.
B4Rb TIL John Quincy Adams was sworn into Office by placing his hand on a law book rather than the Bible
ANPng TIL Research suggests that working irregular shifts for a decade ages the brain an extra six and a half years.
6lj8 TIL a man was killed when he tried to shoot down a 125-year old Saguaro cactus. The man blasted most the way through and poked at one of the plants arms. The 500lb arm then fell crushing the individual.
yQWY8 TIL In 1995, the Blockbuster video rental chain had more than 4,500 stores. The company made $785 million in profits on $2.4 billion in revenues: a profit margin of over 30 percent. Much of this profit came from "late fees" on overdue rentals