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TIL that Tunisia and Turkey are the only Muslim-majority countries which have banned the hijab in public schools and universities or government buildings.

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xVwGo TIL in most states of the US it is illegal to buy a car directly from the manufacturer. The sale must go through a car dealership. This car dealership system adds about 30% to the cost of the car.
grxGW TIL: A six year old boy is the youngest soldier of World War 2.
yQE0v TIL that the modern day hoody was invented by "Champion" in the 1930's
KYQbE TIL The lead singer of The Human League, Paul Oakey, hated the song "Don't You Want Me" so much that he demanded the record company include a large colour poster with the 7" single because he felt fans would "feel ripped off" by the 'substandard' single alone. It would become their biggest hit.
D1dGJ TIL During the Depression people used cotton flour bags and feed sacks to make clothes, curtains, diapers, awnings and other household items. Manufacturers got wind of their bags’ other uses and began decorating them. Color and patterns added a little style and joy to the common sack dress.