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TIL That while Iceland doesn't have mosquitos per se, Iceland does have similar behaving, blood-sucking insects called Midges

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yVO6e TIL cats were a common wedding gift among Vikings due to their association with the goddess of luck, Freyja. Men favored women who loved cats, believing that it increased the likelihood of a happy marriage.
VMv90 TIL that in 1950 Venezuela was the 4th richest country in the world.
XJOD TIL that during the Mexican-American war an estimated 700 Irish men deserted the US Army to join the Mexicans and fought in the Battle of Churubusco. The were called Batallón de San Patricio (St. Patricks battalion) and are considered heroes of Mexico.
1annD TIL in 139 episodes of CHiPs, Ponch and John never drew their guns, and only three guns were drawn in the entire run of the show
5van TIL Sir Isaac Newton was a member of parliament in the UK, but his only contribution to the debates was to request the window to be closed because of a cold draught