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TIL that marijuana is technically illegal in Amsterdam, the law enforcement simply turns a blind-eye to the “coffee shops” that sell it.

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AvGw TIL astronomer Carl Sagan was denied membership in the National Academy of Sciences, reportedly because his media activities made him unpopular with many other scientists.
Mej5m TIL Psy, famous for Gangnam Style, stayed up late for about 30 nights to come up with the dance. He had tested various "cheesy" animal-inspired dance moves with his choreographer, including panda and kangaroo moves, before settling for the horse trot, which involves pretending to ride a horse.
mxpLY TIL in 2005 a woman walked alone across the Sahara desert
b9JmZ TIL the deep meaning behind the 52 Cards in a complete deck. The 4 suits represent the 4 seasons, while the 52 cards represent the 52 weeks in a year. The 13 cards per suit represent the 13 lunar cycles in a year, and even the 365 days of the year are marked by the number of total points in a deck.
x6aOD TIL that in 1839 a state law in Missouri made it illegal for Indians to reside in the state of Missouri. The statute was reinforced as late as 1899, and only repealed in 1909.