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TIL that when Ronald Reagan took office in 1981, the United States was the world’s largest creditor nation. When he left office in 1989, the United States was the world’s largest debtor nation.

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B4AD TIL a book published 30 years ago has cryptic art and verses hinting at the location of 12 buried treasures in America. Only 2 have been found.
NXGGM TIL the Carlton Tavern, based in London, was demolished by its owners after failing to obtain the necessary planning permission. The council subsequently ordered the pub to be rebuilt brick by brick. The pub was the only building in the street to survive the Blitz during WW2. It reopened in 2021.
VMOA0 TIL Married With Children never had canned laughter. They used only original laughter, applause, shouts etc. that came from the viewers while the series was filmed in front of them. Sometimes the audience had to be shut down for the show to continue.
n1Qr TIL that police in Northern Ireland played “ice-cream van” music in an attempt to calm youths attacking a vehicle with bottles… And it worked!
lA51 TIL Nazi war criminals are still being tracked down in the US. The most recent Poland requested the extradition of 98-year-old Minnesota man Michael Karkoc, who is believed by authorities to have been a commander of a Nazi-led unit that was responsible for war crimes during World War II.