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TIL John F Kennedy revoked Sammy Davis Jr's inauguration invite due to his planned marriage to white actress May Britt

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wZ18 TIL Pioneering English scientist Francis Bacon died of pneumonia after trying to stuff a chicken with snow.
Z8gAo TIL: Today, April 21, is Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday. (she's 94) The Queen's Birthday is a public Holiday in Australia, but observed on 3 different dates depending on the state, none of which are her actual birthday date.
x6XN5 TIL there is no such thing as "Nitrate free" bacon or other preserved meat. If they claim this they probably substitute Celery Salt which has sodium nitrate as well and can cause cancer all the same.