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TIL There are more public libraries than McDonalds in the U.S.
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TIL Japan has the largest organised crime group in the world called Yamaguchi Gumi that is worth $80bn .By contrast, Sinaloa, Mexico’s largest drug cartel, was worth $3bn.
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TIL- In 1930’s all dogs in Iceland were killed to prevent the spread of worms and for years it became illegal to own one. Now you must have all your neighbours agree to let you own a dog but they can change their mind at any time.
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TIL the Theremin was invented by a Soviet scientist when he added a sonic element to his gas density analyzer. It is the only musical instrument that is played without touching it.
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TIL the first night carrier landing of the US Navy was in 1925, and by 1929, every pilot had to practice night landings
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TIL: In Ancient Rome, women used opium-soaked tampons to relieve pain