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TIL that some Americans are upset about sharing a local Costco with Canadians because they’re clogging checkout lines, blocking aisles and taking up parking spots. Costco had to hire off-duty police officers to keep the peace in the parking lot as drivers literally fought for empty spots.

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Oo7dX TIL that in 1969 during the Murry hill riots in Montreal, the entire police and fire departments went on strike in order to receive a better wage. It took the city 16 hours to give in to the demands.
MeOrm TIL British WWI Prisoner of war was released by the Germans so that he could visit his dying mother, and then returned as he had made promise to the Kaiser Wilhelm II.
5YMGP TIL the singer of Midnight Oil, most famous for the song Beds are Burning, has served as Minister for School Education and Minister for the Environment of Australia
6mAQ TIL toy manufacturer Mattel sued MCA Records over Aqua’s 1997 hit “Barbie Girl”. After ruling the lawsuit (and MCA’s countersuit) be dismissed due to parody protection under the 1st amendment, the judge concluded his ruling by stating: “The parties are advised to chill.”
b76p TIL the world’s largest rodent can grow up to 200 lbs, can bark like a dog, and hold their breath for upwards of 5 minutes.