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TIL there are only two places in the world where civilians are legally allowed to drive and fire tanks and one of them is in Minnesota.

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9krm TIL in a variation of the 1963 Milgram Experiment, with a live puppy and real shocks, only half of the male participants went up to the full shock level, but all of the females did.
vJdD TIL South Australia is the only place in the world where a flavoured milk drink outsells Coca-Cola by triple the amount
wLZ11 TIL "Simon" in Simon Says is different in other countries. In France it's Jack Says, Chinese is Teacher Says, Norway is The King Commands, and Ireland is O'Grady Says.
nv1Y TIL The founder of IKEA is the 5th richest person alive, with a net worth of $53 billion.
GAGa1 TIL the music from an anti-piracy ad was stolen and used for more ads. The composer successfully sued for piracy and won 165,000 euros.