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TIL: To prevent voyeurism, cellphones purchased in Japan can’t disable the camera’s shutter sound.

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x6Bp5 TIL that the creators of Dragon Tales added a third kid named Enrique to the series in the third season, in an effort to educate preschoolers mildly in Hispanic culture
vlOj TIL Neerja Bhanot, an Indian flight, attendant hid the passports of American passengers on board a hijacked flight to save them from the terrorits. She died while attempting to help passengers escape, shielding three children from a hail of bullets.
gMAey TIL about World Hello Day, a Holiday created in the 70s to remind the world that conflicts should be resolved with communication. It is celebrated by verbally greeting 10 or more people.
neopW Today I learned that flat-faced dogs like pugs are so deformed that veterinary students can mistake their x-rays for dogs that have been hit by cars. One vet has publicly stated that their nose is so misshapen that they only get enough oxygen when they're intubated with a breathing tube.
9Ow7 TIL there is a sport call Archery Tag that is basically like dodgeball, but with foam-tipped arrows.