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TIL that Sark is one of the few remaining places in the world where cars are banned from roads and only tractors and horse-drawn vehicles are allowed, and that in 2011, Sark was designated as the first Dark Sky Island in the world.

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Peyw TIL that the old-fashioned curse word “criminy” is an abbreviation of “Christ’s Money,” referencing the 30 pieces of silver in exchange for which Judas betrayed Jesus.
gbpA TIL that Russia will spend about $200,000 maintaining Vladimir Lenin’s corpse this year. Maintenance includes bathing the body in chemicals and occasionally replacing parts.
rkbo TIL that Sioux City, Iowa’s airport has the three-letter designator SUX. When the airport petitioned to the FAA for a different code, one of the alternatives offered was GAY.
j6EbX TIL Pitched up tigers sounds like house cats
6EG5J TIL that lottery winner Jack Whittaker was once robbed of $545,000 in cash. When asked why he would carry around that much money, he responded with “because I can”. He was later robbed for $200,000 cash.