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TIL Approximately 75% of the world’s population is lactose intolerant. The 25% of people who aren’t are generally of North European descent.

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Aoew TIL that Spring Temple Buddha statue is the world’s highest statue and was build in 2002 and is of 153 meter including a 20 meter lotus throne.
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