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TIL the world’s richest regions, such as North America and Europe, are not only increasing their forest area but also have more forests than they did prior to industrialization.

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E1KVd TIL about Miyuki Ishikawa, a midwife and a serial killer who murdered at least 103 babies born to impoverished parents. When she was caught, her sentence was four years in prison.
D4Av TIL Germany’s National Colors stand for “from the darkness of slavery (black) through the bloody battles (red) to the golden light of freedom” and got this meaning during the German campaign during the Napoleonic Wars. (German Link)
4kAJw TIL that Val Kilmer and Rob Lowe both declined the role of Paul Atreides in the 1984 Film “Dune” (the role went to Kyle MacLachlan). Val Kilmer had yet to appear in a film production, his debut ended up being in the 1984 comedy “Top Secret”.
XQMP TIL that according to the Infancy Gospel of Thomas, as a child Jesus killed a kid for throwing a rock at him, before blinding Mary and Joseph’s neighbours when they complained about the killing. He also “withered” another kid for spilling his water.
QJOee TIL about Freddish, the distinct language Mister Rogers used on-air