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TIL of Hanlon's Razor, which is to not attribute to malice that which is more easily explained by stupidity. It helps us avoid paranoia and ideology by not generally assuming that bad results are the fault of a bad actor. The explanation most likely to be right is the one with the least intent.

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xVwnB TIL that Jens Galschiot's Pillar of Shame sculpture in Hong Kong memorializes the Tiananmen Square Massacre that happened on June 4, 1989. It consists of 50 torn and twisted bodies. There are 3 other sculptures in the world, all to remind us of terrible atrocities that must never recur.
OopoX TIL Ordering and eating food in courses is called Russian service or Service a la Russe. As it was introduced to France in 1810 by the Russian ambassador. Prior to this 'French service' was the norm in most countries with all food being placed on the table and diners serving themselves
PpEL TIL The Shiba Inu nearly became extinct during World War II due to a combination of food shortage and a post-war distemper epidemic. All subsequent dogs were bred from the only three surviving bloodlines.
m1V1Y TIL the proposed area of Utah was much larger, but as silver, gold and other resources were found, the federal government stripped that land away and created parts of Nevada, Wyoming and Colorado. The Feds were nervous about what the Mormons would do if they had so much money.
Me1a8 TIL that the soundtrack for the animated movie ‘Akira’ was composed before it was animated. The animation crew created scenes in time with the music, rather than the other way around.