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TIL the UK had been sending convicts to America for decades before the revolution there made them switch to Australia

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V870 TIL instead of signing their name on official documents, Japanese people carry around a unique stamp called a hanko which serves as their signature.
W7doo TIL about 'deferred prosecution agreements.' Once a way for low-level drug offenders to avoid incarceration by accepting probation, corporations now negotiating DPAs to escape criminal conviction by paying a fine.
vO6x TIL that in the original story, Sleeping Beauty was raped by the prince.
VBGLZ TIL: In honor of National Stout Day, the best selling stout ale in the world, Guinness, is actually ruby red in color.
gJgA TIL: license plate sized tiles known as “Toynbee tiles” began appearing around the United States and South America in the 80’s that contained cryptic messages about resurrecting the dead on Jupiter. Over 300 have been found so far, and has influenced copycat artists.