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TIL in Ashgabat (capital of Turkmenistan), water, gas and electricity are free

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Z8n7B [TIL] That Azealia Banks has developed a reputation for disputes with various public figures, companies and even countries such as Ireland and Sweden on social media
VBXwp TIL that Humans and the Tree Shrew are the only known mammals that like spicy food.
jNgbj TIL that although Hong Kong has a lower total population density compared to Singapore (6,780 vs 7,792 per square kilometre), its net population density (i.e. the density of developed land) is twice as high (22,000 vs 11,000)
xYrk TIL Columbine shooter Eric Harris encountered Brooks Brown, an acquaintance; Brown commenting about Harris missing a test, “It doesn’t matter anymore.” Harris then elaborated: “Brooks, I like you now. Get out of here. Go home.” Brown, feeling uneasy, walked away.
R7Wbl TIL Sicilian feline, Vituzzo (aka Vito), is the first Italian cat to get prosthetic legs. After his hind legs were crushed by a car in Milan and had to be amputated, he got permanent leg implants spring-loaded with joints. (This comes on the heels of British cat Oscar, the 1st ever bionic cat).