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TIL that in Canada there is an “Apology Act” to ensure that an apology does not constitute an implied admission of guilt.

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oBXjo TIL that Kalmykia is the only Buddhist majority republic in Europe
e0ANb TIL when parents do not give their infant enough attention, the child may develop "Avoidant Attachment". Left with a deep sense of emptiness, the child copes by being distant towards others, rejecting affection, avoiding emotional intimacy and showing little to no reaction towards pain and trauma
5YDmD TIL of The Irish Sweepstakes, est. 1930, which sold lottery tickets internationally to fund Irish hospitals, and prizes won via horse races. The US, where gambling was illegal at the time, bought the most tickets.
5Zbn TIL that the intended use of Rubber Bullets is to fire at the ground so that the round bounces up and hits the target on the legs, causing pain but not injury.
b90rj TIL John Lennon had a temper so volatile, nearly anything could set him off. One night, it exploded in an incident that ended up damaging his 4 year-old son’s hearing. Sean, who was playing with food, got a yelling so bad he had to go to the hospital.