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TIL that April 11, 1954 is considered the most boring day in history with no significant births or deaths occurring on that day.

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kOABW TIL that Siam (now Thailand) joined WW1 when it was almost over. They sent men all the way to france to fight alongside Allies. A total of 19 Siamese died, all by disease or accidents except for 1, who died before arriving France. Siam joined victory parade and was awarded confiscated German Ships.
7rvVL TIL that in 1930 on the news bulletin the BBC reported that "There is no news" and instead played piano music
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