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TIL that Rwanda is the only country in the world with a female majority in parliament

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8e95a TIL the platypus was initially believed to be a hoax by European scientists who discovered it. The platypus is a unique mammal that lays eggs, has a duck-like bill, a beaver-like tail, otter-like feet. However, indigenous Aboriginal people were already aware of the creature's existence.
R5d5j TIL Jute twine, used in gardening and packaging, is still manufactured in Czechia today
OVma TIL the Jamaica’s police force is among the deadliest in the world
e0ng5 TIL The band Oasis, after having technical difficulties at a large gig, issued refund checks with the bands branding on hoping fans would keep them as collectibles instead of cashing them in; it worked
0wy1A TIL that 1% of fighter pilots accounted for 50% of fighter pilot kills in the American army Air Force during WWII