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TIL Philippines thru the Debt for Nature Swap got a $18.6 M debt relief from World Wildlife Fund & USAID in exchange for doing 4 Separate Environmental Projects ( 1988-93) in El Nido National Park, Mt. Isarog National Park, Tubathaha Reef National Park & other heritage sites

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o4eY TIL slot machines have pictures of various fruits because they used to dispense various flavors of gum instead of coins.
6OAw TIL there is a fortress castle called Mont Saint-Michel off the coast of Normandy, France that is accessible by foot at low tide, but becomes an island at high tide. It was the only spot in Normandy that never fell to the English during the 100 Years War. It has also served as a church and prison
W8ZX TIL the President of the United States serves as the honorary president of the Boy Scouts of America during his term in office.
nWnX9 TIL about Snake Island, an island off the coast of São Paulo, Brazil which is closed to the public for safety reasons. It is the only known home of the endangered Golden Lancehead, whose cytotoxic venom is up to 5 times stronger than other pit vipers.
788wZ TIL that before the Hoover Dam was built, there was a town where Lake Mead now is called St. Thomas. The entire town was purchased by the federal government and abandoned. However, the water level of the lake has fallen so much that parts of the town can be seen and explored.