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TIL That 10 years after Britain no longer made vaccinations mandatory, there was an outbreak that resulted in a number of teenagers contracting diseases.

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pQDN TIL in the US, “hamburger” is a protected term that cannot include water, phosphates, extenders, or binders. “Beef patties” can, however. Pay attention next time you see pre-made, frozen “beef patties” at the supermarket.
Wx6X TIL the first Indian to make contact with the pilgrims boldly walked into the Plymouth encampment and greeted them in English to everyone’s complete shock
nWeGb TIL that the #1 leading cause of death for a pregnant woman in the United States is homicide.
gMj19 TIL the men's marathon is typically the only event in the Olympics where the medals are given as part of the closing ceremony rather than in an awards ceremony for the event. This is because the men's marathon is typically the last event in the Olympics.
Rwn6 TIL the train scene from Inception was not a CGI. The crew fitted a tractor truck to look like a diesel locomotive and smashed cars with it.