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TIL that two countries (India & China) make up approximately 20% of the worlds population

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wL647 TIL President Reagan was shot over the shooters infatuation with Jodi Foster and the hope she would be impressed by his actions. Jodi loves rainbows.
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yV9OM TIL that 2022 was the first year vinyl albums outsold CDs in the U.S. since 1987. 41 million vinyl albums were sold, compared to 33 million CDs. It was the 16th consecutive year of growth in vinyl album sales.