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TIL that in central Italy, there is a fountain that flows red wine 24-hours a day. It is free to everyone, except for drunkards and louts .

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x6or1 TIL: The government of North Korea assigns every citizen a social class based on the political, social, and economic background of their direct ancestors as well as the behavior of their relatives. Descendants from wealthy families (pre-revolution) are given the lowest status.
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