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TIL that Russia is the only country where McDonalds have a Mcshrimp on the Menu.

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dMXd TIL I learned that the ‘zip’ in 'zip code’ stands for 'zone improvement plan’
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Lkn90 TIL you only need to buy 14 calendars and you're set for life because there are only 14 possible calendar configurations (assuming you dont also follow the lunar calendar).
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