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TIL that the Soviet Union's economy was planned via the Council for Mutual Economic Assistance, or "COMECON" -- pronounced as "COMMIE-CON"

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xP5D TIL that the western lowland gorilla’s scientific name is gorilla gorilla gorilla
MLeW TIL when America lost it’s AAA credit rating in 2011, the treasury contacted S&P and said “such behavior could not occur without a response”. Within 2 weeks the SEC and DoJ were investigating the ratings agency and the government ended up suing them for $5 billion
vPeNR TIL the Australian Trumpet is the largest living snail. It can weigh up to 40lbs (18kb) and can grow longer than 2 feet (72cm). While popular among shell collectors, little is known about it.
6oy8 TIL Herostratus burned down one of the ancient wonders of the world (Temple of Artemis) in an attempt to always be remembered. The Ephesians executed him and made it punishable by death to even mention his name.
Yv7A TIL that in Rome, the ancient temple where Julius Caesar was murdered is now a sanctuary for hundreds of cats