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TIL that Singapore was expelled from Malaysia, making it one of the few times in history when a country has voluntarily divested itself of part of its own territory

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a8pbb TIL the Olympic Truce is still in effect, with all nations on Earth agreeing to observe it.
WlLN TIL A Mexican man told his daughter he worked at the WTC. She never heard from him again after 9/11 – she’s certain he died in the attacks. Authorities wonder if he used the tragedy as a chance to start a new life in California and didn’t tell her. They removed his name from the 9/11 memorial.
d8dWB TIL Star Wars original trilogy was remastered by fans as they wanted high definition versions of the original release.
wGP7 TIL No existing species of tree can grow higher than 130 meters (427 feet) as it is physically impossible for the water to rise higher due to pressure.
R7ngl TIL Marshmallows were originally made from from the mallow plant, which grows in marshes..