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TIL more than 30 countries sell citizenship or residence permits for cash. In Thailand, the cost is $10,000, while fast-track residence in the UK requires $10m.

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D1Qxp TIL there are 20 airports in Antarctica
5VmW8 TIL In 1971, Kissinger said to Nixon: “I don’t see why we need to stand by and watch a country go communist due to the irresponsibility of its people.” He was referring to Chile’s democratic choice of a communist leader, Salvador Allende.
gMJ8b TIL earthlings have emerged so early in the universe that 92% of earth-like planets aren't even born yet. The universe is about 13.8 billion years old and the last star will die after 100 trillion years.
oBJJ7 TIL that the largest 'standard' bed size is called the Super Caesar and that it measures in at 9ft x 7ft (275cm x 213cm). It can hold upto 6 adults (shoulder to shoulder) plus another laying at the foot of the bed.
MePnB til that the blue bird is a symbol of happiness, good health & hope in North America