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TIL that New York City has a sheriff, and his name is Anthony Miranda

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k9vW TIL that Jimmy McMillan, the guy from the “Rent Is Too Damn High” meme, is a karate expert, and Vietnam War veteran, as well as a former postal worker, stripper, and private investigator.
j6NOv TIL that in 1614, the first ever purchase of Japanese erotic art by a western trader took place. Upon discovery of the pieces, the man's commanding officer promptly threw them into the fire in disgust.
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