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TIL in Denmark you had to officially check underneath your vehicle to make sure there aren't children hiding/sleeping there.

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QZoE TIL Ancient Library of Alexandria, in Egypt, was in charge of collecting all the world’s knowledge. Any books found on ships that came into port were taken to the library where Official scribes then copied these writings. Originals were kept in the library, and the copies delivered to the owners.
epDB4 TIL that the movie 'Orphan' was based on a true story about a 33 year old woman, named Barbora Skrlova, that was adopted by a family who thought she was a 12 year old.
rNY0W TIL second runway of Narita Airport was supposed to pass through Takao Shito’s land, but because of the legal problems, it now basically encircles it. Farming takes place amidst the roar of takeoff and the impacts of aircraft landings.
PwLn TIL Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart sold more CDs in 2016 than any other artist
9wNjr TIL General Patton had training grounds in the Mojave desert during World War II and tank tracks from the time remain visible. The area is now within the Mojave National Preserve and military debrit can be found along with the compacted soil.