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TIL the original developer of Plants vs. Zombies was fired after objecting to its sequel becoming more pay to win

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Z86xR TIL from 1777 to 1870, Vermont had a fourth branch of government called the Council of Censors. It consisted of 13 members, elected every 7 years, who had to check if "the legislative and executive branches have performed their duty as guardians of the people." They could also amend the constitution
ANJGw TIL: Switzerland does not have an official capital but Bern is the de facto capital due to its central location among other reasons.
vPX7B TIL that in 1883, the tiny community of Lijar in Spain declared war against France for insulting the Spanish king. They declared peace 1983 after negotiating a peace treaty, and no actual fighting ever took place.
Kv74 TIL The Germans answer their phone by stating their surname. No “hello”. No “bueno”. No “moshi moshi”. Just [insert last name].
WKN8 TIL The Space Needles center of gravity is at 5 ft from the ground.