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TIL the supermarket chain Publix has never laid off an employee

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QdPe TIL the fable “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” does not increase the likelihood of honesty in children. However, the story that rewards honesty, “George Washington and the Cherry Tree”, does.
nN07 TIL Andrew Jackson, in a duel, gave his opponent a free shot. Hit in the chest, he returned fire, killing the man. Later said “if he had shot me through the brain, I should still have killed him.”
7rDDM TIL of the Euthanasia Coaster, a rollercoaster designed to kill its passengers through increasing G forces while giving a 'euphoric' experience
Bg7Ad TIL that turning left on a red light is permitted in some states after a complete stop, from a one-way street to a one-way street, unless otherwise posted.
wLMJP TIL Curious George's name is "Hitomane Kozaru" in Japan, "Peter Pedal" in Denmark, and "Nicke Nyfiken" in Sweden. He was given the spunky name "Zozo" in the UK, because people thought it was disrespectful to name a monkey after the current king.