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TIL 7.5 percent of each US domestic airline ticket price goes to federal tax

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E1MZx TIL Botswana did not even create a military for ten years after gaining independence. Cross-border incursions from Rhodesia presented an interstate threat, rare in Africa, forcing them to professionalize defense in 1977. Despite this, Botswana is Africa's oldest democracy, never experiencing a coup.
MekgV TIL azure-winged magpies show 'human-like' generosity. They provide food to their group members spontaneously and without the other birds begging them. This so-called 'proactive prosociality' has long been believed to be a human hallmark.
b6epN TIL the song ‘I’ll Be missing You’ by Puff Daddy was a huge success spending 11 weeks at number one. Puff Daddy did not secure rights to the song so Sting sued and owns 100% of the royalties until 2053.
9Y07M TIL that former CEO of Nissan Carlos Ghosn, who is currently accused of major financial crimes, escaped from Japan by being stuffed into an audio equipment box to evade airport security
YYoW TIL the wrinkling of fingers and toes when taking a bath is an involuntary reaction of the autonomic nervous system that increases the ability of hands and feet to grip wet environments.