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TIL that each political party in Brazil is given an electoral number to make it easier for illiterate people to vote, which is often incorporated into the party logo

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KYKa9 TIL that Great Britain was at war with Sweden for almost 2 years without ever actually fighting. There were zero causalities and ships traded as usual.
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