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TIL the company behind 5 Minute Crafts is run out of Cyprus by Russians

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Gpdj TIL that in 1916 an amendment was proposed to the Constitution that all acts of war would be put to a national vote. Anyone voting yes would have to register as a volunteer for service in the US Army.
OGkLe TIL In August 1854, armed with pistols, swords and clubs hundreds of mutually antagonistic Chinese miners from the same region — the Pearl River Delta — fought a pitched battle on the outskirts of California town, Weaverville
aLQZ TIL In the US, the right to refuse to pledge allegiance to the flag was won in the Supreme Court by Jehovah’s Witnesses
ADPGw TIL the Barbie doll is based off of a high-end prostitute.
gwEb TIL of the Mantis Shrimp. It can “punch” with a force of 1500 N and at speeds of 102,000 m/s. This “punch” collapses air bubbles, creates a reaction as hot as the sun, and can kill bigger prey with just the shockwave it produces. It is also monogamous with it’s mate for 20 years.