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XokX TIL that gay sex is legal in Vatican City
ne8K9 TIL about the Irish bank strikes. About a year in total, economists predicted a massive economic catastrophe; however, "The effect on the Irish economy was surprisingly small, as Irish citizens traded cheques among themselves based on mutual trust, effectively substituting them for cash."
lD4B TIL The only character to appear, played by the same actor, in 10 different series is Richard Belzer’s Detective John Munch. He has appeared as this character in crossover shows ranging from X-Files to Arrested Development. His character has even been on five different TV networks.
R5pAj TIL about Spring-heeled Jack, a figure of Victorian urban legend. He was known for making extraordinary leaps, having a devil-like appearance with clawed hands and eyes of fire, breathing blue flame and dressing as a gentleman.
MeWEA TIL buildings in Hong Kong have huge square gaps (AKA "Dragon Gates") carved out of them in order to let these mythical flying creatures pass freely through structures as they migrate back and forth between the mountains and the ocean