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TIL gerrymandering is named after a famous case where an 1812 district signed into law by Massachusetts Governor, Elbridge Gerry, resembled a salamander. A political cartoon published in the Boston Gazette dubbed it the "Gerry-mander".

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78kZM TIL During the Mexican-American War, Irish-Americans Fought for Mexico in the 'Saint Patrick's Battalion'
5YMor TIL that self-driving cars can learn a lot by playing Grand Theft Auto.
o0WW TIL that to determine the quality of caviar, some fisherman will suck eggs out of a live fish with a straw to test how “ripe” they are.
myDo TIL when the Pentagon called one the original Five Guys Burgers and Fries restaurants requesting delivery service, one of the founders (Jerry Murrell) declined to bend the rules for their request and instead ordered a 22-foot-long banner that said ‘ABSOLUTELY NO DELIVERY.’
gMZyA TIL there is a Museum of Failure in Sweden, showcasing a collection of failed products and services from around the world.