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TIL Malawian albinos are murdered for their bones. Albino children are being hunted like animals in Malawi where their bones are sold in the belief the body parts bring wealth, happiness and good luck.

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VMYdp TIL German parents not allowed to name their child Lucifer
ANoel TIL that the Washington Territory (soon to be Washington state) was originally going to be called Columbia but the name was deemed too similar to the District of Columbia. District of Columbia was ironically renamed to Washington D.C. before Washington gained statehood.
kOaE1 TIL of Sessue Hayakawa, a Japanese actor who was one of the biggest stars in 1910s Hollywood while being an early sex symbol. After growing tired of playing stereotyped roles he created his own production company, helping improve public opinion on Asians, while making a staggering $2 million a year.
mxRaE TIL there are an estimated 20 - 40 Million people in the U.S that are affected by hay fever, which are allergies specific to grass pollen. Such allergy has proven to be the most frequent allergic response in the nation.
pYmmb TIL the "no one thinks big of you" road safety campaign in Australia reduced the road toll by 22% by implying that drivers who speed have small penises.