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TIL that USA and Russia are actually neighbors only 2.4miles (3.8km) apart

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xV08b TIL that the famous Birkin bag was created following the random encounter of actress Jane Birkin and Hermès creator Dumas on a plane : she complained about the impracticality of her daily bag without knowing who he was and he then made her a brand new black leather bag that became a fashion symbol
eErD TIL John Bonhan, drummer for Led Zeppelin died after drinking 40 shots of Vodka in a single day. He started the day with 4 quadruple vodkas for breakfast
ZMOv TIL that Thora Birch was 16 and therefore considered a minor when she shot her nude scene for “American Beauty.” Her parents and child labor board members monitored the shoot.
69ojY TIL theft is so rare in Japan that people often use wallets, purses, laptops or phones to save their seats in cafes and public places, leaving them unattended while they go buy food or go to the bathroom.
WZL TIL in South American countries like Bolivia, children who work have formed their own worker’s unions and are advocating for their right to work to be written into the constitution.