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TIL that the UK government is trying to pass a bill that requires all 18-26 year olds to undergo a year of national service

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xVp5g TIL about 'The Hum' - an unexplained low frequency humming noise heard across the world by certain people since the 1980's. The Hum has led people to suicide due to its invasiveness.
M11V TIL that according to the UN, only 64% (4.5b/7b) of the world’s population has access to a toilet, while 86% (6b/7b) has access to a mobile phone.
0ybR TIL that when Roy Horn, of Zigfried and Roy, was “attacked” by the white tiger Montecore, it was because Roy had suffered a stroke on stage and Montecore responded by picking him up to move him out of the way, severing an artery in the process.
gMxdA TIL about MUPHREY'S law which states that any time you make a written response alluding to someone else's bad grammar/spelling, your post will also have mistakes
4dRg TIL that Nacho Doritos were scientifically designed to be addictive by hitting every sensation as perfectly as possible.