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TIL There is greater inequality in Manhattan today than existed in South Africa before Apartheid ended

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JYxNk TIL, the Demilitarized Zone between North and South Korea is a wildlife haven. While most natural wildlife and rare plants have been killed off in the South, the DMZ hasn’t been touched in over 60 years, which resulted in unique species of flora and fauna to flourish in this area.
Qygk TIL that in 1952 North Korea once held an “Inter Camp Olympics” for P.O.Ws as a publicity stunt, with some 500 prisoners taking part in events like American Football and Basketball.
QJZDk TIL King Ludwig II was a huge fan of Richard Wagner. He even threatened to abdicate and follow him when political pressure forced him to exile Wagner from München.
6ERpW TIL former NBA champion Bison Dele was (probably) murdered by his brother
0w0d5 TIL a scientist DIY biohacked himself to biomimic the nightvision abilities of a deep sea fish