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TIL that Scotland re-established its parliament in 1999 after the Scotland Act (1998) was passed by the British parliament after a referendum. One of the first words spoken in the Parliament were, "The Scottish Parliament, which adjourned on March 25, 1707, is hereby reconvened." - Dr. Ewing.

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GYJvQ TIL about the Montreal Botanical Garden, a historic garden in Quebec, Canada that is considered one of the most important botanical gardens in the world due to the extent of its collections and facilities in addition to its natural beauty.
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nedEP TIL Bill Burr repeatedly mocked the Star Wars franchise and its fans before accepting the role of Mayfeld in The Mandalorian - he was cast because it was believed his past criticism of the franchise would make his casting more amusing.
oJB7 TIL Canada abruptly cancelled the development of its own fighter jet (Avro Arrow) in the 1950s in favour of Nuclear missiles (Bomarcs). All the engineers left for NASA thereafter.
wLA0J TIL there are HUNDREDS OF BILLIONS OF LOCUST SWARMING EAST AFRICA!!!!