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TIL there's only 2 individuals left of the world's largest freshwater turtle - the Yangtze giant softshell

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O9gg TIL that Mao Zedong killed more people than Hitler and Stalin together.
ZpLap TIL that in Japan, it is common practice among married couples for the woman to fully control the couple's finances. The husbands' hand over their monthly pay and receive an allowance from their wives.
7r4oP TIL that royals would 'collect' dwarves and would have them stand next to them at ceremonies and other royal events to make themselves appear taller and more powerful
p808O TIL that the movie term "Blockbuster" was coined to describe the length lines of people waiting to see a movie. It was considered a "Blockbuster" if the line extended for multiple blocks.
R5108 TIL the USDA defines egg sizes by the minimum total weight per dozen, not on its physical dimensions. A dozen large eggs must weigh a minimum of 24 ounces, medium 21 ounces and small eggs 18.