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TIL that North Korea's diplomatic mission to the UN has 1,300 unpaid NYC parking tickets going back to the 1990s, owing more than $156,000.

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P46L TIL the Liberty Bell was given its name in the 19th century by Abolitionists as a symbol of the antislavery movement and likely had nothing to do with American independence at all.
neAaW TIL “Superfecundation”. It is when two or more eggs from the same cycle are fertilized by sperm from different acts of sexual intercourse. This can lead to twin babies with separate biological fathers. It’s rare in humans, but common in cats and dogs.
9wQLD TIL Richard Nixon wanted to be a rapper: “I have often thought that if there had been a good rap group around in those days, I might have chosen a career in music instead of politics.”
Nb5E TIL that under the Taliban’s rule, Afghan Sikhs were forced to wear yellow patches on their clothing to identify them.
6Edgl TIL Oxford University is 200 years older than the ancient city of Tenochtitlan, which was founded in 1325.