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TIL that the real name of the character M, played by Judi Dench in the James Bond films, is Olivia Mansfield.

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woLP8 TIL during the Battle of Triangle Hill of the Korean War, the Chinese forces ran out of ammunation and started throwing rocks and stones at the Korean and American forces. They eventually won the battle.
6K7W TIL that instead of ice cream trucks, Japan has baked potato trucks.
OG7pR TIL that in Japan, women give chocolates on Valentine’s Day, but men must return the favor on White Day (March 14th)-often with gifts 3× the value. There’s “obligation chocolate” for coworkers and “true love chocolate” for crushes. Some women even keep receipts to track repayment.
Lnb9 TIL Astronauts’ hearts become more spherical after periods of space travel
PY95J TIL Fidel Castro hated cults of personality. In Cuba, there are no statues of him, no streets or buildings named after him, and no official portraits of him.