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TIL that in Thailand, There is a program where prison inmates fight each other in combat sports where whoever wins gets a sentence reduction or even freedom

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DQDAp Til:The blood vessels in the human body extend for approximately 100,000 kilometers, which is enough to circle the Earth two and a half times. This complex network of vessels is responsible for delivering blood and oxygen throughout the body, supporting various bodily functions.
9wgLG TIL that the girl on the famous UK test card is Caorle Hersee, a costume designer who was featured on the card when she was nine, becoming the most aired person in television history, appearing on air for over 70,000 hours.
KYdLG TIL with five titles, Finland is the topmost winner of the European Championship of American football since the championship began in 1983
QDBE TIL that “The children now love luxury; they have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for elders and love chatter in place of exercise. […] They contradict their parents […] and tyrannise their teachers.” is a quote from “The Clouds”, a Greek comedic play from 423 BC.
v6nR TIL Eyeglasses and Sunglasses tend to cost so much because a company known as Luxottica owns the vast majority of eyewear companies and distributors.