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TIL there are 17 Presidents of the United States of America that served the country without a Vice President.

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5YmNP TIL of Steven Phillips, a man who spent 24 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. When he was released in 2008, he received $6 million in compensation. Then, his ex-wife, who divorced him while he was in prison, sued to get part of the compensation. She did not receive a penny.
AQGl TIL NASA offers $17000 for people willing to lay in bed for 3 Months
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