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TIL that Mercury has ice at its poles, even though it’s the closest planet to the Sun.

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x6pdw TIL in World War I, German and French soldiers would sometimes display "live and let live" behavior. Sometimes soldiers would refuse to target the other side and at other times they would fire weapons ceremoniously and with no intent to harm the enemy
78Y5p TIL: A pilot resigned from South African Airways after flying for more than 20 years with a fake licence
kJwAe TIL about Western Sahara, the last African colony without its independence. After the U.N. pressured Spain to give the colony up in the 1970s they agreed to joint governance with two neighboring countries, only to trigger an uprising by the region's residents. The government is still disputed today.
R08Q TIL in 1998, during a soccer match in the Congo a lightning bolt struck the pitch and killed all 11 members of one team. The other team was left unscathed.
keD7 TIL there is a law in the UK, “Clare’s Law”, that gives you the right to make enquires about your partners criminal record. For example: Your girlfriend could find out if you have been abusive in previous relationships.