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TIL the shortest recorded war lasted only 45 minutes!

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9wk8B TIL there's a 17th century printing of the Bible that's referred to as "The Wicked Bible" because it contains the misprint "Thou shalt commit adultery."
jVBE TIL in an attempt to shut down the MS13 gang in the early 90’s, illegal members were deported to their home countries. Instead of shutting down, deportees gained territory upon their return home and now MS13 has over 100,000 members worldwide and is one of the largest, deadliest gangs.
78YlO TIL Billy Ocean's "Caribbean Queen" was released as "European Queen" in EU, "African Queen" in Africa, but "Caribbean Queen" in the US
OGoVR TIL that small talk isn't part of the Finnish culture, foreign language teachers often have to introduce their students to this concept.
XX1P TIL there is a species of mite that lives on your face that has no Anus and collects poo throughout its life, when it dies it “explodes” with waste