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TIL Japan's cyber-security minister has 'never used a computer'

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VMRBG TIL that Robert E. Lee greduated second in his class from the United States Military Academy. More impressive however, is that he recived no demerts his entire time there. To this day, that has never been matched.
GAwPG TIL Adolf Hitler had filthy table manners, ate junk food, and frequently passed gas, according to 1945 documents. He gorged on sweets like cake, ate “mechanically,” chewed his nails, and ran his fingers through his hair while eating. His habits caused digestive issues and frequent flatulence.
1jND TIL when the USS West Virginia was raised following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the bodies of three men were discovered in a sealed compartment, along with a calendar on which they’d marked off 16 days.
XEZZj TIL turkeys were always presented to presidents to be killed for their Thanksgiving meals. Then in 1989 George HW Bush became the first to pardon a turkey instead.
jNEGN TIL that the New Orleans "Jazz Funeral" is a burial ceremony and celebration of life unique to New Orleans. After the body is buried the band begins to play up-tempo, joyful jazz numbers, crowds of "second liners" join in and begin dancing, transforming the funeral into a street festival.