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TIL: Ecuador Uses the USD as Its Official Currency

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RZO8 TIL that “nail houses” — properties, standing alone amid the ruins of other buildings, that belong to owners who have stood their ground and resisted demolition — are a thing in China
9YGYD TIL Edward Bruce, King of Scotland Robert the Bruce's brother, was King of Ireland for 3 years.
Q9dM TIL that some Americans are upset about sharing a local Costco with Canadians because they’re clogging checkout lines, blocking aisles and taking up parking spots. Costco had to hire off-duty police officers to keep the peace in the parking lot as drivers literally fought for empty spots.
N7o0N TIL Ashrita Furman has set more than 600 official Guinness Records and currently holds 226 records including the record for having the most records.
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