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TIL that several countries have women only parking spaces and they are usually much larger than normal parking spots

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nml9 TIL the Ottoman Empire was still in existence the last time the Cubs won the world series.
PKlE TIL that the reason flies are so hard to swat because they have 360 degree vision. They can detect where a hand/swatter is coming from, and position themselves to optimally fly away in the opposite direction.
0dJL1 TIL: Powdered milk is used as a prop on film industry to resemble cocaine, yes it’s snort it too.
Lbem TIL: A 14 year old girl in the UK was accused of racism by her teacher, and was arrested. She was participating in a group project and her group consisted of several Asian students of whom only one spoke English. She simply wanted to be in a group that spoke English.
epwbn TIL the longest natural arch in the world was virtually unknown outside of China until it was discovered in 2009 using Google Earth. Named the Fairy Bridge, the span is ~400’ (122m) long and accessed by a 3-hour rafting trip down the Buliu River.