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TIL that Japan's rapid industrialization was driven by massive family-owned conglomerates called "zaibatsu," which were so powerful they were essentially dismantled by the Allies after WWII to democratize the nation.

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XE4PR TIL The African Lungfish has the ability to survive outside of water for up to a year.
R5gA1 TIL in 2011, Jayme Gordon tried to sue Dreamworks after falsely claiming he created Kung Fu Panda. During the trial it was revealed his evidence was fabricated from a 1996 Lion King coloring book. He was sentenced to two years in prison for fraud and perjury.
9YKWM TIL The Farmer’s Almanac was once used to also serve as toilet paper. They drilled a hole in the corner so it could hang in an outhouse
W7xY4 TIL Quebec has over 300,000 backyard pools, more than anywhere else in North America per capita (including California). Montreal and surrounding area add an average of 3,500 backyard pools per year
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