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TIL that the dutch word for nephew is the same for cousin

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PM7Z TIL that due to concerns over the mistreatment of animals, Guiness World Records no longer accepts any submission regarding an animal’s weight.
ZBPR TIL during the filming of The Hunger Games, Jennifer Lawrence would purposely eat foods with garlic or tuna fish before any kissing scenes between her and Liam Hemsworth
9Y8X TIL that according to a professor of economics at New York University, after receiving $600 billion in foreign aid over 45 years, there’s “basically been zero rise in living standards” in Africa.
69GdZ TIL in Shaquille O'Neal's entire 19-year NBA career, he has only made one 3-point shot, out of 22 attempts.
e07A5 TIL in 1724 Margaret Dickson was hanged but later found still alive. She then was allowed to go free because under Scots Law her punishment had been carried out. Only later were the words "until dead" added to the sentence of hanging