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M7m10 TIL Italy is home to the “World Capital of Ugly People,” where an official club celebrates ugliness with festivals, rankings, and a satirical "No-Bel" Prize. And you can apply to be assessed for membership.
kJ9pB TIL authors in Finland receive library royalties that are almost as much per borrowed book as the royalty for each paperback sold
DQMPP TIL that according to the UN, Finland is the most literate country in the world. The absence of Amazon in Finland means that e-books have yet to make a dent on bookstores as vital places for literary exploration.