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TIL suicide technically remained a crime in the UK up to 1961, and doctors dealing with suicides were meant to inform the police.

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XDlr TIL that Americans buy so many wings, they’re now the most expensive part of the chicken
lopwK TIL: Balbir Singh an Indian Sikh also known as "Eco Baba" single-handedly cleaned and restored the 160 Km (110 mile) long Kali Bein river in the region of Punjab, India. he was later awarded the indian civilian award Padmashri in 2017.
N7RoJ TIL in 1907 the "Irish Crown Jewels" were stolen from a safe in a Dublin Castle, and have never been recovered.
xARw TIL that using Skype in Ethiopia carries a 15 year maximum jail term
wLG7o TIL In Halden prison in Norway, guards are encouraged to interact, play sports, and eat with the inmates. This is to prevent aggression and create a sense of family. Despite being a maximum security prison, every cell has a flatscreen TV, an en-suite shower and fluffy, white towels.