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TIL the African country of Swaziland was renamed as eSwatini in April 2018.

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4k1pX TIL the often-cited study that says that black babies cared for by white doctors died at a higher rate than those cared for by black doctors was a lie. Black babies with a higher chance of dying tended to be cared for by white doctors, which skewed the statistics
nvo7 TIL the most powerful commercial radio station ever was WLW (700KHz AM), which during certain times in the 1930s broadcast 500kW radiated power. At night, it covered half the globe. Neighbors within the vicinity of the transmitter heard the audio in their pots, pans, and mattresses.
x6aJ5 TIL Haw Par Villa is a theme park in Singapore that features the "10 Courts of Hell", gruesome depictions of Buddhist suffering. It's been popular with families for generations, where children can learn about the consequences of disobeying their parents.
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0waR1 TIL that belly flopping championships exist.