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TIL that the Chinese army is under the control of the Communist Party and not the national government of China.

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4P05 TIL Steven Spielberg completed his degree course, 33 years after dropping out, by submitting Schindler’s List as his final project.
nWKx9 TIL a “stimulant nap” combines drinking caffeine right before a 15-minute nap. Caffeine takes 30 minutes to kick in, so the nap isn’t disrupted and boosts alertness. Studies show it’s more effective than caffeine or naps alone, reducing drowsiness and driving accidents in sleep-deprived individuals.
oBokA TIL Chuck E. Cheese was originally a division of Atari. It was the pet project of Atari founder Nolan Bushnell, who wanted to expand video game arcades beyond more adult locations like pool halls to a child- and family-friendly venue.
b98ap TIL that lemons contain more sugar than strawberries. On average, a lemon contains 70% of sugar while a strawberry contains only 40% of sugar. The citric acid (3-6%) dominate the saccharine levels in lemons, resulting in the sour taste and tanginess.
woD6J TIL that New York City’s Central Park was made by taking land from Seneca Village, a community founded by free Black Americans, and relocating the people living there.