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TIL George Street in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada has the most bars and pubs per square foot of any street in North America.

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OowdR TIL Utqiagvik, Alaska People often call the town "the top of the world," When the sun sets on November 18, it will stay below the horizon until January 23, resulting in a polar night that lasts for about 66 days.
gMRl4 TIL Ferrari is the Italian equivalent of 'Smith', a metalworker (from Latin ferrum = iron)
KOMJR TIL recycled coffee grounds can be turned into fire logs that burn hotter, last longer and have a bigger flame.
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