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TIL Berlin redrew its district borders because of an old man’s garden

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yyMX TIL Cambridge Bay, Canada, has no cars but GOOGLE responded to a proposal by a resident to include Arctic communities in Street View in order to “educate the rest of the world.” He used a tricycle fitted with a camera system.
m1NVO TIL about transgenerational effects the Dutch famine of 1944. Children of pregnant women at this time are more likely to develop health issues like diabetes. Even further, their great grandchildren are also more likely to develop health issues (despite only being developing eggs during the famine).
BogW TIL during WWII Canada gave out buttons to people who tried to enlist but were refused due to medical conditions to show their willingness to fight with the military forces of Canada
97bG TIL- Oscar winning actress Emma Thompson quietly adopted a former child soldier from Rwanda who now works as a human rights lawyer.
JYKR1 TIL, Danny Sugerman started a career in music at 12 years of age, opening fan mail for the Door's. After Jim Morrison's death he took over for their manager, following into Ray Manzarek's solo career. In addition to also managing Iggy Pop, he wrote 3 books about the Doors.