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TIL humans are the only ones among all primates with chins

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Bgw1W TIL Americans over the age of 60 are entitled to one kilogram of free cheese every month
pY0AQ TIL: Since 2005, when the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act took effect, any citizen can opt out of receiving credit card solicitations by mail permanently. However, there is no option to do it online, you must buy a stamp and mail a physical form.
6EM1Y TIL During World War 1, on Christmas Eve/Day, soldiers ceased fire and mingled together, singing carols, exchanging gifts, and even playing soccer/football. It is often seen as a symbolic moment of peace and humanity amidst one of the most violent events of human history.
boBZ TIL that an outbreak of swine flu in the US in 1976 killed one person, but the vaccine for said swine flu killed 25 people.
wo6AJ TIL the study and collection of postcards is called deltiology. The term was coined in 1945 from the Greek word "deltion", meaning "small illustrated tablet or card".