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TIL that some researchers in Antarctica grow marijuana there

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1aYND TIL The US Government passed the Stolen Valor Act in 2005. The Act made it illegal to wear or falsely claim to have received any military medal or decoration without authorization, including the Medal of Honor. However, the Act was later ruled unconstitutional by the Ninth Circuit Court.
gMR6W TIL that the GEICO gecko's name is Martin (after the company's ad agency)
Qjea TIL of Professional Mourners. In ancient Rome, these paid sad people would rip out their hair and scratch at their faces. Having many of them signified great wealth, and the Roman government eventually had to impose limitations on how many the deceased person could have.
5rp8 TIL the longest word in vietnamese contains seven letters
E1QZX TIL Jesus is referenced in the Quran, directly or indirectly, 187 times. Making him the most referenced person in the Quran.