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TIL McDonalds has a “McSki” in Sweden. Skiers can order through a special window and ski off after grabbing their food.

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VvGm TIL a witness in a Scottish court who had answered “aye” to confirm he was the person summoned was told by the Sheriff that he must answer either “yes” or “no”. His name was read again and he was asked to confirm it, he answered “aye” again, and was imprisoned for 90 minutes for contempt of court.
JQOm TIL the Food Guide Pyramid, MyPyramid, and MyPlate are scarcely supported with scientific evidence and more likely influenced by the agricultural industry’s most profitable commodities
BDPW TIL a toothless geriatric lion named Frasier successfully sired 35 cubs after lionesses turned down countless healthy males before him
kRVE TIL the lyrics of the first original USSR anthem commissioned by Stalin, the lyrics of the second anthem (after De-Stalinization) and the lyrics of the current anthem of Russian Federation were all written by the same man, Sergey Mikhalkov (who was mostly a writer of children books and fables).
5VOBD TIL The very distinctive black and white pattern of Killer Whales (Orcas) serves as a form of camouflage from their prey. Like military airplanes that are colored light on the undersides and dark on top, this color pattern makes the whales less visible from both above and below.