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TIL the CIA submitted a report expressing concern that Boomers were a potential threat to western democracy.

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MekWm TIL Andorra is ruled by two Co-princes, the President of France and the Bishop of Urdell. Up until 1993, Andorra would pay a tribute of ~$460 to the French President on odd numbered years, while on even numbered years, the Bishop would receive ~$12, plus six hams, six cheeses, and six live chickens.
XEPgr TIL Koala Bear fingerprints are almost indistinguishable from human fingerprints. A forensic scientist suggested that koala bears were unlikely to be at the scenes of crimes, but police should be aware of the possibility.
v7r TIL that when the ancient Dutch government wanted to diversify their crops no one would plant the potato because it tasted too plain. So the king made it a royal food and banned the common people from obtaining seeds, which made everyone go and plant potatos.
epdXD TIL While common among humans, facial expressions of anger and aggression are rare in great apes, and are not described for gorillas and orangutans
JO8V Today I learned that the price of admission for a zoo in 18th century England was a dog or a cat – they were fed to the lions.