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TIL that the British, Canadians and Americans occupied Iceland during WWII

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D1GbV TIL the United States of America not only used the Marshall Islands as a nuclear bomb test site, but also used the Natives as Guinea pigs for their radioactive experiments.
wLK6E TIL A man in New Jersey went to the emergency room for an open cut on his finger and was charged almost $9,000 for a tetanus shot and a bandage.
1aaQD TIL the theme song for the cartoon show Arthur is sung by Ziggy Marley
QNaMa TIL: That the Beijing Weather Modification Office were enlisted by the Chinese government to ensure that the 2008 Summer Olympics were free of rain, by breaking up clouds headed towards the capital and forcing them to drop rain on outlying areas instead.
JYEnk TIL that before the Industrial Revolution, most people worked from home. This shaped our cities, community and family life. It’s common sense, but the point makes for an insightful conversation starter about working from home today.