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TIL Santa’s Postal code in Canada is “H0 H0 H0”

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GYZp1 TIL: In a case of mistaken identity, an inmate spent 17 years in prison until they found his doppelganger who has the same cornrows, facial hair, and first name.
OoWZe TIL that many clock faces that use Roman numerals show "4" as IIII instead of IV.
4kw9o TIL that in 1385, a Portuguese army of 6,600 men defeated a massive Castilian army of 31,000 in the Battle of Aljubarrota. The victory was so decisive it secured Portugal's independence for the next 200 years.
8aBLL TIL the American College of Pediatricians is a group that links pedophilia to homosexuality and promotes "conversion" therapy. The name is intended to create confusion with the American Academy of Pediatrics, the professional association of pediatricians.
grDrX TIL that 18 US States (plus some districts & territories) allow First Cousin Marriage and 8 more states allow it under specific conditions