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TIL: That today (June 4th) is hug your cat day

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mxKNE TIL countries have credit ratings. Obtaining a good sovereign credit rating is usually essential for developing countries that want access to funding in international bond markets.
x68x1 Til The letters of last resort are 4 identically worded handwritten letters from the prime minister of the UK to the commanding officers of the 4 British ballistic missile submarines. They contain orders on what action to take if an enemy nuclear strike has destroyed the British government.
e0Wek TIL that in July 2018, Russian scientists collected and analysed 300 prehistoric worms from the permafrost and thawed them. 2 of the ancient worms revived and began to move and eat. One is dated at 32,000 years old, the other 41,700 years old.
oJM7 TIL that Portugal’s national sandwich has steak, ham, dry sausage, fresh sausage, cheese - and then it’s covered in melted cheese and beer sauce.
rRgRw TIL that "Will it Blend?" was started as a marketing plan after the founder was found stress testing his blenders with two by fours…