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TIL that the Illuminati existed but had no enduring influence on world politics

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0dpnR TIL before 1923 in UK, only men were allowed to file for divorce and only in the case of adultery. In 1923 Matrimonial causes act was passed which gave the same right to women. Further in 1937, additional grounds for divorce such as cruelty, desertion, etc. were offered.
LQL9v TIL about the Henokiens, an association of companies that have been continuously operating and remain family-owned for 200 years or more
epaZk TIL that Mae West did a cover of the Beatles song 'Day Tripper'
NXpY1 TIL: In the UK they call Rube Goldberg machines "Heath Robinson contraptions"
46j6 TIL in 1995 Michael Jordan ruined Muggsy Bogues’ career with one line of trash talk.