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TIL That ‘Blood Feuds’ are still active in Albania. If someone kills someone, the family then kills someone from their family and it goes back and forth. The only safe haven is your home. Some feuds are decades old, and some children hardly leave their home to stay safe.

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EgkQo TIL Southwest Airlines attempted to use the slogan "Just Plane Smart" which was similar to "Plane Smart," already being used by Stevens Aviation Inc. An exec at Stevens offered to settle it with a winner-take-all arm-wrestling competition. The "Malice in Dallas" event happened on March 20, 1992.
KOXNR TIL Dexter Holland from The Offspring graduated high school as valedictorian, has a PhD in Molecular Biology from USC, has his pilot license and flew solo around the world in 10 days, runs marathons, and has his own hot sauce company.
Yp8Vv TIL the state of Nevada contains a micro-nation called the Republic of Molossia. This independent country has its own flag, currency, laws, and will actually stamp your passport if you make an appointment to visit.
RbOQ TIL that animals licking their wounds can actually help in healing. Most animals have growth factors such EGF (a growth factor used in wound healing and regenerative medicine) that is secreted into their saliva
VBAbk TIL that when Black South African soldiers returned home after serving in WW2 they were offered bikes and shoes for their service. Whereas White South African soldiers had brand new homes built for them by the government.