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lwQ7 TIL the phrase “Let them eat cake” has no record of being said by Marie Antoinette during the French Revolution. It was used in Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s autobiography, which was written when Antoinette was 9 years old.
DR8v TIL in California, regardless of store policy, gift cards with a value less than $10 are redeemable in cash.
16g14 TIL about state adjutants general, who are the commanders of their state's military forces. They are appointed by the Governor in all states and territories that have them (the CMNI and AS doesn't), except for DC where POTUS appoints, and Vermont whose General Assembly elects for a 2-year term.
9w8LX TIL Only 4% off all mamals on earth are wild animals. 96% of mamals are livestock and humans.
7rpRO TIL Chester Bennington's final purchase before his death was a new house in Los Angeles with five bedrooms and four bathrooms, priced at £2 million. Many people believe this may have been him trying to make sure his family were secure before his passing.