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TIL The Netherlands has drug testing spots where people can (anonymously) get all their drugs tested for free.

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PYVg TIL that John Lennon’s mother was killed by an off duty police officer who was never charged
BPkK TIL that Ontario, Canada’s Apology Act states that saying “sorry” does not legally constitute an admission of guilt or liability.