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TIL British nukes used to be protected by bicycle locks

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4XpV5 TIL Starbucks was a complete failure in Australia, mainly because Aussies are used to good quality coffee. They entered Australia in 2000, opened 84 outlets across Australia’s eastern coast. Eight years and $143 million in losses later they closed 60 stores, and sold the rest.
bayE TiL that Agriculutral Engineeres and Optimetrists have lower divorce rates than members of the Clergy
BNGr TIL that this creature commonly called Waterbear can survive in outer space and vacuums. It’s resistant to extreme radiation, pressure, and temperatures. They can hibernate for a decade, and are found everywhere on earth from the Himalayas to the deep sea. No one has been able to classify them yet.
WaD4 TIL Someone once called the police to save her from men in her house trying to take her away…. except the men were police officers who were trying to arrest her.
9YWBQ TIL that magician Harry Houdini took a year off from his performance career during WWI to promote the war effort including teaching soldiers how to get out of handcuffs.