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TIL that 6 days after assuming the presidency, Saddam Hussein executed all of his opposition in one fell swoop while delivering one of the most chilling public speeches ever delivered.

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mxRdx TIL that a newly hatched Echidna is so tiny and underdeveloped that you can actually see the milk in its stomach because its skin is nearly transparent.
b67BE TIL that PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ are in our blood and recent evidence shows blood or plasma donations can reduce them.
m1GWE TIL That in the UK? You require a TV license to watch or stream any live content, barring PPV content. (Learned this after reading an article about the Tyson vs Paul fight)
XoEP TIL in Canada anal sex is illegal if more than 2 parties are present and is punishable by up to 10 years in jail.
KYEJQ TIL that the phrase “no animals were harmed in the making of this movie” is not necessary accurate.