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TIL that opium production in Afghanistan increased following the US invasion in October 2001

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e69D TIL that racism and homophobia are scientifically linked to lower IQs
XVQR TIL in 2012, Apple attempted to sue Samsung in the UK court system, lost, and was ordered to display advertisements on their website and billboards stating that Samsung had not infringed upon their rights.
96DQ TIL that during the 70s one suicide jumper from the Golden Gate Bridge had a note that read “I’m going to walk to the bridge. If one person smiles at me on the way, I will not jump.”
16gmr TIL JASON is an independent group of elite scientists which advises the United States government on matters of science and technology, mostly of a sensitive nature. The group was created in the aftermath of the Sputnik launch.
0pLA TIL there is a biker group called Patriot Guard Riders who attend funerals for fallen soldiers, protecting the families against anti-gay protesters