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TIL The War in Afghanistan is officially the longest war in US history.

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wLDYM TIL in 18th century during the Russian occupation tens of thousands of Finns were killed or sold to slavery. The total population of Finland was only 400,000 at the time. This period is known as 'The Great Hatred' (Isoviha).
VBMQB TIL that much of what we know about narcolepsy comes from studies of Dachshunds, who can experience narcoleptic fits due to the excitement of receiving yummy tinned food
7rKkO TIL that outside of the US, when an English speaking government "tables" a proposal, it means they are putting it up for consideration. In the US it means the exact opposite: putting it away, no longer considering it.
QNN4e TIL "99 Luftballons" by Nena became an international hit by accident, after a DJ mistakenly played it instead of another song
M7g5b TIL Rocky Marciano boxed and defeated Harry Haft, who used to fight people to the death at Auschwitz.