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TIL Cleopatra of Egypt was of Greek descent and she was the first in her dynasty who could speak Egyptian

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X0e5D TIL about 19, an electro dance pop anti-war song about American involvement in the Vietnam War. It was a number one hit in many countries in the mid-1980s. However in the US, it was only a moderate hit due to radio stations refusing to air the song.
Xr5E TIL Canned food is good potentially years past its expiration date, companies put the date on there in hopes that you’ll throw it away and purchase more of their product.
p8WNQ TIL In curling, good sportsmanship and politeness are essential. Congratulating opponents on plays and abstaining from trash talk are part of what’s known as the “Spirit of Curling.”
jNvPE TIL: Rodents cannot vomit which is why poison is such an effective way of getting rid of them
ZBK4 TIL that doing the Nazi salute in Germany is punishable by up to six months in prison.