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TIL that Iranians are prohibited from wearing ties because they contribute to the spreading of western culture

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J1QjQ TIL that on Valentine's Day, a group of embittered singles in Shanghai bought up all the odd-numbered seats in the theater, forcing couples to sit apart.
ADQJa TIL in 1999 a study showed that a supermarket sold more French wine when stereotypically French music was played instore. This also worked with German wine/music. Customers later claimed that they were ‘unaware’ of the music’s influence.
ek9k TIL that there is a browser called Iron with all the google chrome functionality minus the usage tracking and other privacy-compromising features of Chrome
69XG8 TIL that Portland, Oregon uses falconers to deter crows from roosting in the city center
loynK TIL that in the first Terminator movie, they had such a small budget that they performed scenes without permits. So much so, that one scene required Arnold to punch a car even though they didn't own it.