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TIL that in Edinburgh Scotland the Balmoral hotel's clock is set three minutes fast to ensure the people catch their trains. The only day it runs on time is 31 December (Hogmanay), for the city's New Year celebrations.

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Wk9xd TIL that most people spend almost 12 hours of their 40-hour workweek preparing for and attending meetings.
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e944 TIL that two men vanished months apart after being pulled over by the same Police Officer
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