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TIL about a beauty contest held in Singapore in 1998, which awarded 60% of the marks for knowledge of the internet.

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wGEJ TIL That Target had to issue an apology to its customers following outrage about the fact that a popular dress was offered in a color “Dark heather gray” for normal sizes, but the same color was titled “Manatee gray” for plus-sized dresses.
epevk TIL that imitating is the best way of flattering someone
6nnm TIL of Lake McDonald where the water is clear and the bed is covered with multi - colored pebbles made of clay containing iron. (pics and article)
NY9Q TIL that a man in California was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for stealing a slice of pizza due to a previous felony record and three-strikes laws
VBnLD TIL not all rectangular national flags have the same proportions. Belgium (13:15), Niger (6:7) and Denmark (28:37) are almost a square. Paraguay (11:20), America (10:19) and Qatar (11:28) are flatter bois. El Salvador is a 189:335 and Togo is a 1:φ.