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TIL That Many State Prisons in the South (especially Texas) do not have air conditioning.

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kJ7Dm TIL the famous "Tank man" from the tiananmen square protests was never identified.
xVyew TIL When Canada considered changing the name of the Northwest Territories in 1996, the public was asked for their input. Although various aboriginal names were considered, “Bob” became the second most popular choice.
wokao TIL Using very high magnification through a telescope causes floaters, or particles inside the eyeball, to be more noticeable
wyn1 TIL after being knocked to the ground, called a racial epithet and spat on, Jerry LeVias took himself out of the game. After being consoled by his coach he said “Coach, I’m going to run it back for a touchdown.”. He outran everybody for an 89-yard touchdown that won the game.
wyZ6 TIL Mebendazole, a highly effective, cheap, broad-spectrum antihelmintic (anti-worm medicine) was found out to cure one of the most invasive cancers (Adrenocortical Carcinoma). However, it is no longer manufactured in the U.S. as it was discontinued shortly after.