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TIL: The small village of Embo in the Scottish highlands declared itself independent from the UK for 1 day in 1988

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0wn7R TIL Not long after Julius Caesar was assassinated, a comet shone for seven successive days. This signified Julius Caesar's ascension to Godhood, and propaganda for Caesar's nephew. The comet was described as: "To make that soul a star that burns forever, Above the Forum and the gates of Rome."
QNnMp TIL that Morton, Illinois is known as “Pumpkin Capital of the World” since 85% of percent of the world's canned pumpkin is processed at the Libby’s plant in Morton.
0WmR TIL PETA kills thousands of adoptable dogs and cats that enter their shelters each year.
KO979 TIL that the Massachusetts Institute of Technology offers a "pirate certificate" to students who complete the archery, sailing, fencing, and pistol or rifle shooting courses. The department frequently holds "pirate induction" days and has had a steady stream of students awarded the achievement.
wVo8 TIL that in 1987, 7 million american children vanished. Cause? The IRS started requiring the Social Security Numbers of dependents on tax forms