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TIL there is a growing conspiracy theory that the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting never happened. As a result many of the victim’s families are being harassed.

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epxkL TIL that all thoroughbred horses in the Northern Hemisphere have their birthdays observed on January 1. In the Southern Hemisphere, all thoroughbred horses have their birthdays on August 1.
EZWp TIL- Most countries DO NOT use Daylight Savings Time.
ODKY TIL that Queen (the band) is the only group that has had all of its members compose multiple #1 hits, so in addition to the band being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, all four members have been individually inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
6EvRY TIL of the Sword of Goujian, a completely untarnished 2000-year-old sword that was found in an ancient Chinese tomb. It also has an unusual sharpness for its age. This is due to its unique copper composition and the air tight scabbard it was found in, keeping it sealed from the elements.
vP4DB TIL in 1945, 2 years before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier, the Boston Red Sox held a sham "tryout" for him and other black players. Red Sox management shouted racial slurs from the stands and humiliated the players. The Red Sox would eventually be the last MLB team to racially integrate.