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TIL that, despite popular belief, France has a military record in wars of 109-10-49 going back to 387BC, making them the most successful military power in European history.

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kON6B TIL That the punk band NOFX received many offers to sign with major record labels, but the band declined the offers. Thay stated that they explicitly rejected the advances of major record labels and radio airplay, stating "We've been doing fine all these years without you so leave us alone!"
LkRxp TIL Fondue was popularized in Switzerland by the Swiss Cheese Union as a ploy to increase cheese consumption. They created and promoted recipes for the ""spiritual defence of Switzerland".
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