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TIL that Hitler, Stalin and Mussolini were all nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.

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vLZj TIL the Baobab tree is hollow and provides life for animals and humans in parched lands
Lxp0 TIL Many unlicensed dog sellers in China perform DIY plastic surgery on sickly runts to make them resemble expensive breeds. The dogs are given painkillers and stimulants to appear active and healthy before sale. Most die within seven days. Licensed sellers dub the unfortunate animals “week dogs.”
wLDj8 TIL about the facekini, a mask for people to wear at the beach to protect from sunburn.
OaNL TIL these little bumps are actually very normal, common and harmless and they’re called “Fordyce’s spot.” Link is possibly NSFW.
QJG0k TIL that Leo Penn, father of Sean Penn, Chris Penn, and Michael Penn, was blacklisted by Hollywood for refusing to name names to the House UnAmerican Activities Committee.