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TIL of Rebecca Chittum, a girl who was switched at birth with another girl and the mistake wasn’t discovered for 3 years. The day that the swap was realized, her biological parents died in a tragic car accident.

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781pZ TIL The IRS Form to request assistance from the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) when unable to resolve tax issues through normal channels is called form 911.
j6MkM TIL Longyearbyen, Norway is the world's northernmost settlement with a population greater than 1,000. There is a ban on cats, a monthly alcohol purchase limit, and a requirement to carry a rifle while outside for protection from polar bears.
Yrnr TIL that Snoop Dogg has directed porn, the name of this porn is Snoop Doggystyle. When released, it was a huge hit and won top selling release of the year at the 2002 AVN awards.
P5GG TIL It is illegal in Florida for an unmarried man & woman to live & have sex together; a 2nd degree misdemeanor that could lead to imprisonment of up to 60 days & a $500 fine.
J8aQ TIL In 1851 when the refrigerated ice machine was patented, the large ice-importing industry ran a smear campaign against the technology, calling it immoral.