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TIL changing another country’s weather is classed as a war crime under the Geneva convention.

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pWbp TIL the flag of Mozambique has an AK-47 on it
GYLag TIL that during the 1 950's, 60's, and 70's, there were songs called "Teenage Tragedy Ballads" that were about death, unrequited love, and sadness. This phenomenon was partially attributed to the recent deaths of many young music stars.
m1mmY TIL shrinkflation also applies to subscription-based business models and changes the periodicity of the billing. The billing rhythm makes you think nothing has changed. Before, you were billed monthly (so 12 times a year). Now you are billed every 4 weeks. There are 13 times 4 weeks in a year
gMgmy TIL that Snow White is only 14 years old while Prince Florian is 31, making them the Disney couple with the biggest age gap.
VM40k TIL that the ruby-throated hummingbird can cross 800 km (500 mi) of the Gulf of Mexico on a nonstop flight.