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TIL “Confirmed bachelor” used to be a term used to refer to homosexual men.

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R57A8 TIL about President Risto Ryti of Finland who, in exchange for military and food assistance during WWII, promised Germany he would fight the Soviet Union. Germany provided the supplies, and Ryti resigned, allowing his successor to seek peace with the Soviets.
gWMD TIL In Kansas, if a woman commits rape, and becomes pregnant because of it, she can sue the victim for child support
JYjl4 TIL The amusement park 6 flags is named so because it originated in Texas, which has had 6 flags fly over it (Spain, France, Mexico, Republic of Texas, Confederate States of America, and the United States)
ajby TIL The iconic ‘scream’ made by WW2 dive bombers is produced by two separate acoustic devices mounted to the wings, known as a 'Jericho Trumpet(s)’ and serve no purpose beyond intimidation.
5myR TIL a woman grew up isolated in the Siberian forest, without seeing anybody outside her immediate family until they were discovered in 1978. She remains there still, as the sole surviving family member.