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TIL the official name of Mexico is the United Mexican States.

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D1l5Y TIL Contract killings made up 5% of all murders in Scotland from 1993 to 2002
VBXZG TIL when Britain entered WWI, J. R. R. Tolkien's relatives were shocked that he didn't volunteer for the British Army, which was expected of young men at the time. He later recalled, "It was a nasty cleft to be in for a young man with too much imagination and little physical courage."
pYMOQ TIL about the Jabulani, the official ball for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Due to it's unpredictable behaviour when traveling through the air, the ball was widely criticized by both goalkeepers and strikers, with Brazilian goalkeeper Júlio César comparing it to a "supermarket" ball
oBERo TIL in the 1700s, women's pockets weren't sewn into their clothing. They were a separate piece that was tied around the waist. In the late 18th century, clothes became tighter which made pockets seem bulky. This helped popularize purses.
VBWy4 TIL that, despite having been dead for a year, a cat was successfully registered as a certified member of the American Association of Nutritional Consultants by her owner, seeking to showcase the complete lack of any verification for membership aside from payment.