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TIL that during the Cold War, the Soviet Union could tell fake passports from real ones because of the quality of the staples. Real passports would have poor quality because of the lack of quality metal.

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BBxb TIL that Comcast hands out “We’ll make it right” cards stamped with “priority assistance” codes to congressional staffers, journalists, and other influential Washingtonians who complain about their service.
Y5rA TIL that Carmel, IN has replaced almost all of their traffic lights by roundabouts. This led to an estimated 40% decrease in all accidents and 90% in fatal ones, saving $180,000 because of lower maintenance cost and several thousands of gallons of gas per roundabout per year
9k7r TIL That there’s a (nonmilitary) college that does not charge tuition/fees in the US. Instead, they rely on almost a $1B endowment and student work.
x5Rk TIL that a certain species of jellyfish has been deemed “immortal” by scientists who have observed its ability to, when in crisis, revert its cells to their earliest form and grow anew.
8e6BV TIL although there was a loud public outcry to ban Dungeons & Dragons in 1980s, adolescents who played D&D during that time were less likely to commit suicide than adolescents as a whole.