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TIL Moments before taking office, Brazillian president Itamar Franco handed senators a piece of paper on which he had listed his personal net worth and properties. A popular president, his approval rating reached 60 percent and it soared to nearly 80–90 percent at end of term

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WkK68 TIL Amtrak always attempts to stick to schedule, even during a time change. If the time goes backward, the train will sit at a station for an hour so it's not early. If the time goes forward, it will run an hour behind schedule and attempt to catch up.
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