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TIL - In April 2001 a parody internet protocol was implemented IRL via pigeons!

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vxjD TIL in 2005, all 5 most senior positions of state in New Zealand were simultaneously held by women: the Queen, the Governor General, the Prime Minister, the Speaker of Parliamant, the Chief Justice.
RjL9 TIL of Pedro López, a child-murderer known as “The Monster of the Andes” and who is regarded as the most prolific serial killer of the 20th century. He has killed over 300 young girls across South America. He was released from captivity in 1998 and his current whereabouts are unknown.
BroJd TIL in 1857, a woman named Hannah Crafts escaped her owner by dressing up as a man and pretending to be white. She later wrote a book called The Bondwoman's Narrative, but didn't publish it. It was found years later in a New Jersey attic and was finally authenticated and published in 2002.
eN45 TIL the Pope is only considered to be infallible when he speaks ex cathedra…which has only happened twice.
a89Bo TIL 37 year old Tiny Tim married a 17 year old on the Carson Show in front of 40 million viewers