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TIL the prevalence of type 2 diabetes in the Middle East and north Africa is the highest globally at 16·2% and is estimated to increase to 19·3% by 2045

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kYW7 TIL That only one victim of the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, Frank Gusenberg, was still alive when police arrived on the scene. When questioned by the police about the shooting, despite reportedly having fourteen bullets in his body, his only response was “nobody shot me”.
BrPBD TIL About Miroslav Šatan, a former NHL hockey player. Because his name so closely resembles that of Satan, a popular April Fool's joke was that he was traded to the New Jersey Devils as a captain, making him the leader of the Devils.
a8EyM TIL the Canadian Association of Journalists hands out an award annually for "Outstanding Achievement in Government Secrecy" for hiding information from the public and this years winner is National Defence
nnv9 TIL Corgi’s are (still used in some parts of the USA) used to herd cattle as they are too short to be kicked by cows.
e0d0D TIL Long necked dinosaurs necks probably extended out and swept side to side to graze, rather than extending high in the air like they are typically portrayed.