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TIL that it was only last year that Russia acknowledged beer as an alcoholic beverage. Before then, any drink under 10% volume was considered a soft drink.

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ZpZe4 TIL that anime director Hayao Miyazaki created a kindergarten specially for the staff of studio Ghibli. The kids are able to freely explore its picturesque interiors and are taught traditional skills like cooking rice over an open fire
l7pNN TIL in 1956, Don Larsen pitched the only perfect game (and solo no-hitter) in World Series history with just 97 pitches - only one batter was able to get to a three-ball count.
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