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TIL about the "Duffy Blood Group" which serves as a receptor for some malaria species and that it is less present in Blacks resulting in increased resistance to malaria

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ANDo TIL that the US drinking age was raised from 18 to 21 due to the efforts of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). They successfully lobbied congress to create a law that imposed a federal penalty on any state that did not comply.
9w4er TIL Chess.com Restricts Draw Offers In Prize Events - "In no other game or sport is it possible for competitors to decide at any point in the game to agree to a tie. In the spirit of competition, we’re looking to eradicate this phenomenon."
JYB5v TIL that SOS messages have been found stitched in Primark clothing, allegedly from employees complaining of "sweatshop conditions" and being "worked like oxen" over 15 hour shifts.
ZVjv TIL Texas no longer offers a special “last meal” to condemned inmates. Instead, the inmate is offered the same meal served to the rest of the unit.
PvAe TIL that a beautiful home was purchased in the heart of Mormon country (Utah county, Utah) and converted into an LGBT resource center called Encircle House.