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TIL The European Union's trade chief said the 27-member bloc is committed to securing a trade deal with the US based on "respect" not "threats" 🥹

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xVbG5 TIL that scammers wore a realistic silicone mask and impersonated a prominent public figure via video chat in order to steal €80m (£70m; $90m) from French CEOs and other wealthy victims. The fake figure said he needed the money to make secret payments to hostage takers.
xVjKo TIL Prince's song "Nothing Compares 2 U" was inspired by his housekeeper, Sandy Scipioni, leaving suddenly to be with her family after her dad suddenly died
1oaD TIL: Canada and the United States are the only two advanced countries to offer unconditional birthright citizenship.
R7KN4 TIL Panasonic attempted to develop a video game console with 3DO. The console was initially announced as an add-on chip for the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer and later unveiled as a standalone console. Ultimately the project was cancelled but the technology was used in some arcade boards and kiosks.
xVrW5 TIL about 'brain fuck' a programming language that it has only 8 valid characters