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TIL that Gandalf from Lord of the Rings is the same ‘being’ as the ancient Balrog demon that he fought.

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PYrQg TIL a fan drove three hours to deliver rapper, Boozie Badazz, a much needed dosage of insulin. She refused to accept payment and instead asked for just a photo. On her way home she stopped at a store, bought a scratch off ticket, and won $10,000.
8Xk4 TIL that after Virginia legalized concealed carry in bars in 2010, they saw a 5.2% decrease in violent crime around bars.
dPr8 TIL that if a norwegian loses his/her job or can’t find a job, the state will pay you a salary until you find a job. It’s called NAV.
Newe TIL that the London Underground has its own resident species of highly aggressive mosquito.
Y1PA TIL that an escaped crocodile on a plane caused a stampede that caused it to crash, killing 20. The croc survived the crash.