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TIL Hirsoshima, Japan is one of the few places outside of the US that celebrates Martin Luther King Jr day, due to his outspoken views on nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament.

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QJP99 TIL I learned that after the Bounty mutiny, William Bligh was made Governor of New South Wales. After trying to eradicate the local rum trade, he was overthrown in the first and only armed takeover of government in Australian history
vbN4 TIL James Huberty called a mental health hotline, left his name, and waited for hours for them to return his call. His name was written down as “Shouberty” and the call was a non crisis because Huberty was so polite. 3 days later he carried out one of Americas worst rampage killings.
ne5Vd A growing number of cities around the world are temporarily reallocating road space from cars to people on foot and on cycles to keep key workers moving and residents in coronavirus lockdown healthy and active while socially distancing.
wopdJ TIL that legendary University of Alabama football coach Bear Bryant has a species of shark named after him due to the type material being held at McWane Science Center, which Bryant made contributions to during his life.
yVY5V TIL: There used to be a "Bedding Ceremony" during a marriage where the bride and groom are put together in a marital bed in front of numerous witnesses. In 16th century Germany, the guests would leave and play pipes, drums, and celebrate loudly outside the room while the couple consummate.