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TIL that there are symbols beyond the percent sign %: permille sign ‰ and permyriad sign ‱

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4Aeo TIL Agent 47’s barcode is a real barcode for a bag to store dildos.
m1Mrv TIL of the Witch of Endor, who in the Hebrew Bible was summoned by King Saul to call the spirit of Samuel for advice after God was silent. Whether the actual ghost of Samuel or a spirit impersonating him, the apparition prophesied doom for Saul and his army, who were later defeated (1 Samuel 28).
wGMY TIL that although the U.S. carpet bombing of Laos and Cambodia killed tens of thousands of people, it was officially denied for over 30 years
Z8L4p TIL even though Pluto has a larger surface area, the dwarf planet can fit within Russia’s borders
b6gRp TIL there are more than 200 documented cases of pandas attacking humans. Most bites occur when people attempt to feed pandas. In these situations, the pandas become aggressive and attack.