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TIL during the Cambodian genocide (1975-1979) life expectancy in the country fell to 12 years.

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9wvwG TIL about a woman with no vagina getting pregnant from a stabbing
x6oo1 TIL that when Ireland became independent, the government sought to use the traditional image of the Trinity College harp as its national emblem. However, Guinness trademarked the harp decades before, so the government had to adopt a mirrored image.
oR5AK TIL most major adult film sites are all owned by the same company
WkVd4 TIL that the famous boxing announcer Michael Buffer got his catchphrase "Lets Get Ready to Rumble" trademarked in 1992. As of the year 2009, the trademark is worth $400 million from it being licensed.
17j7 TIL a 16th century French peasant was accused of being an imposter by his family after being gone for 8 years and then living with his wife and child for a subsequent 3 years. Just as he was about to be found innocent, the real husband showed up in court.