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TIL Switzerland is rigged with over 3000 demolition points to collapse bridges and create bomb shelters in event of an attack.

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WkKaX TIL in 1993, the U.S. signed Public Law 103-150, also known as "The Apology Resolution". This acknowledged that the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii in 1893 was an illegal act. Hawaiians have used this resolution as an argument for their sovereignty.
xrB TIL that the most expensive liquor in the world retails for 1.5 million USD, and when sold will set a Guinness World Record.
44og TIL Richard Dean Anderson received a special award by the Air Force rarely given to civilians in order to thank him and the other people behind Stargate SG-1 for their very positive portrayal of that organization. Anderson was declared an honorary Air Force brigadier general.
Br8ee TIL of Aleksander Doba, a Polish kayaker known primarily for his long voyages across oceans. He kayaked across the Atlantic Ocean under his own power on three separate occasions. He completed his last crossing at the age of 70. His passages remain the longest open-water kayak voyages ever made
7owZ TIL That the USA made a $1 Billion payment to Native Americans for the theft of 56 million acres of land. Attorney general, Eric Holder, said the settlement was fair and honorable.