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TIL Taliban leader Mullah Omar lived close to US bases when he was one of the most wanted men in the world

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69VJw TIL that some airports use giant googly eyes to keep birds away(?!)
D1lRY TIL That as a child Snoop Dogg sold candy, delivered newspapers, and bagged groceries to help his family make ends meet. He was described as having been a dedicated student and enthusiastic churchgoer, active in choir and football.
yQMXX TIL That they use GMT as the timezone on the International Space Station.