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TIL After the First World War, Hungary lost 72% off his territory

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YpxKr TIL: Apparently, plaque on our teeth is the poop from the bacteria in our mouths. Thats why when you brush your teeth before going to bed, when you wake up your breath smells so bad even though you didnt eat anything while you were asleep. Bacteria has been pooping there all night! Brush your teeth!
4ED5 TIL a man deposited a junk promotional check as a joke at his bank and they accepted it, putting $95K into his account.
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