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TIL that United States Presidents receive a pension of $219,200 per year

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DQaPY TIL - English physician William Harvey was a prominent skeptic regarding allegations of witchcraft. He was one of the examiners of four women from Lancashire accused of witchcraft in 1634, and as a consequence of his report, all of them were acquitted.
rNXMw TIL that six players have a medal in both the summer and the Winter Olympics
Eg0Kp TIL that Disney attempted to trademark the centuries-old Mexican holiday "Dia de los Muertos" for merchandising purposes. They requested exclusivity on education, entertainment, and "frozen meals consisting primarily of pasta or rice".
9AXr TIL that Planet Aid takes your clothing donations and sells them directly to overseas companies. They do not donate any items for free.
9w8Xm TIL Of the Biloxi wade-ins where in 1959, 60, and 63 black people were repeatedly denied access to a public beach. In the 1960 protest several people were shot. It was not until 1967 when the beach was made open to all people.