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KOOgG TIL that despite being the 23rd most populated country, the UK's rail network is the 5th most used in the world. Also, unlike comparable countries, its rail use continues to grow and 'improve'.
X0ak6 TIL a Shopping Mall in Rhode Island was Partially Converted Into Apartments
4kn7J TIL many people overestimate how many calories bacon has in it. This is because companies list calories for it raw. When cooked, it loses approximately 70% of its calories. Therefore, 2 slices of bacon only has around 90 calories.
d8nEr TIL about Derek Bentley, who was hanged on 28 January 1953 for a murder he did not commit.
jNBJN TIL in 1890, two lawyers wrote an article titled “The Right to Privacy". It is regarded as the first publication in the USA that advocated that individuals had a right to privacy. It describes the right as the "right to be let alone".