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TIL the closest relatives of cetaceans (whales) are hippopotamuses

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R7OM4 TIL that with relations dating back to the 16th century and being allies in both world wars, Italy and Japan have one of the longest lasting friendships between two nations
5VyZP TIL Keanu Reeves was only offered the role of "Neo" in The Matrix after six leading actors turned it down including Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Will Smith, Nicolas Cage, Val Kilmer and Sandra Bullock
OyY TIL that 2 years ago a man created an actual cure for hiccups. Tried it today and mind = Blown!
J1rwv TIL that a Canadian engineer (Gerald Bull), in a quest to economically launch satellites using a huge artillery piece helped fund this project by creating a supergun for Saddam Hussein's government in Iraq. He was subsequently assassinated by Mossad.
pxQb TIL Chinese government takes its officials and members of their families on prison tours on a regular basis to give officials an introduction to what awaits them if they should engage in corruption. The tours include meet-and-greets with former government officials who were caught for corruption.