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TIL Western Australia passed a referendum in 1933 to secede from Australia, only to be denied by the British Government.

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QNLZd TIL that during WW2, the US government confiscated brass decor from theaters to use in the war effort. The Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago painted all of their brass white to hide it from the government. The brass was then forgotten about until a 1999 renovation.
EgdKp TIL that God killed a man because he refused to impregnate his dead brother's wife.
4X585 TIL The Royal Clipper is a cruise ship that is built on the lines of the Preussen – a five mast sail ship that was built in the year 1902. At present, the Royal Clipper is regarded to be the world’s largest sailing ship with five masts that are rigged fully.
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nWZ8W TIL that some towns and cities in the US have a 'curfew' that means juveniles aren't allowed to be outdoors, typically between 23.00 - 06.00