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TIL that in the US trial by combat is still technically an alternative to civil cases

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9YLX7 TIL about Frank "Sugarchile" Robinson, who taught himself to play piano at the age of two, played with Lionel Hampton when he was 5, was the first black entertainer at the White House Correspondents dinner when he was 8, recorded for Capitol Records (with two hits) from 9-12 then retired from music
5VdBp TIL Sweet Potatoes are not actually potatoes, but more closely related to Morning Glory
0wngp TIL that Damselfish not only grow algae farms for food, but also domesticate shrimp to fertilize the algae farms. In return, the shrimp are given a safe haven to live – the fish will chase off any shrimp-craving predators that swim too close.
rNWQW TIL that same-sex behavior has been recorded in more than 1000 species in animal kingdom ranging from beetles to penguins.This was earlier often seen as an example of Darwin's paradox as these behaviors are non-reproductive and don't contribute to the advancement of species in the traditional sense.
6ENA7 TIL Robert Williams, a Ford assembly line worker, is the first human in history to have been killed by a robot. He was hit by a robotic arm in 1979.