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TIL Netherlands Closed Eight Prisons Due To Lack Of Criminals

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D1Wg TIL on August 20th, 1191, during the Third Crusade, Richard the Lionhearted’s Christian Army had the Muslim-held city of Acre surrounded. When the besieged could not meet the gold payment for terms of surrender, Richard’s army slaughtered 3000+ bound prisoners in full view of the opposing army.
wL696 TIL the Fiat 500L was the world's first production car to offer an espresso machine option.
jNDwN TIL there is a park in Tampa owned by Cuba, and for 60 years it was the only piece of Cuban-owned land in the United States
OgDY TIL Emperor Napoleon III of France in an ostentatious display of wealth had a set of plates made from aluminum that was only used at state banquets by only the most important guests. Less important guests had to settle using those of gold.
n007 TIL strangling and choking are different things. Strangling cuts off blood flow through the neck, while choking cuts off air flow.