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TIL that potatoes were actually originally cultivated in peru

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Y7gar TIL that many countries require travelers to have passports with at least 6 months of remaining validity as an entry requirement.
BABk TIL that there is little evidence that Kim Jong-il and the North Korean media ever claimed that he made any kind of improbable golf score. Even North Korean officials say it is an urban myth.
YKPB TIL Hong Kong’s richest man and one of the richest men in the world is named Ka-Shing
nejm9 TIL marathon runners routinely lose their toenails due to bruising and friction. The constant rubbing and bruising on your toes can eventually cause the nails to dislodge and fall off. Doctors refer to it as "runner's toe" and it is a common annoyance for marathon runners.
DdDD TIL the first guest to enter Disneyland was college student Dave MacPherson. He didn’t ride a single attraction because he had to get back to school. He was awarded a life long ticket to Disneyland (with up to 3 guests). The ticket has since extended to include Disney parks around the world.