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TIL: The word “set” has 464 definitions… Making it the word with the most variety

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oB0BE TIL that I remember when class and charter were present in US leadership.
Z8n8B TIL of John Henry Turpin, considered to be the first Black master diver in the US Navy. He survived the USS Maine explosion (and another one), saving lives in both instances, and attempted to re-enlist for WWII. He was denied due to old age.
4kdEb TIL there are many different styles of French Toast. Hungarian French Toast is a savory version often served with other foods, while Hong Kong French Toast puts the filling inside the bread and then fries it. There's even a Bengali version, where peppers and vegetables are mixed into the batter.
9YDWG TIL that during the Great Depression, fake currency called Depression Scrip (which were things such as shells, wood, paper, etc) was used as local currency instead of US dollars due to banks being closed.
OMn1 TIL that Mao launched the ‘Hundred Flowers Movement’ in order to receive constructive criticism on how to change China and the CCP. Shortly after, he changed course and launched a campaing persecuting those who criticised him.