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TIL of the 40 most densely populated cities in the world, 3 of them are in New Jersey. Other cities with comparable densities include Kolkata and Cairo. No other American cities are on the list.

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jNOra TIL Kelly Clarkson's single "Since U Been Gone" was inspired by the 2003 song "Maps" by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. "Maps" and "Since U Been Gone" share similar introductions, post-chorus guitar breaks, and middle eights, and are both in the key of G major.
R7jd8 TIL that Jews were forbidden by the Rabbinate from walking under the Arch of Titus in Rome, which was built in 81 AD to commemorate the Roman victory in the first Jewish–Roman War in Judea. The ban was lifted in 1948 with the establishment of the state of Israel.
8AEL TIL There’s a Website that lets you Anonymously Dial A Random Congressman to vent your anger.
6lp7 TIL that members of congress can sign the corner of an envelope and mail it without a stamp using USPS
oBKEr TIL a picture of Brock Turner's face was once used as the definition of "rape" in a Criminology textbook.