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TIL that the salvation army uses donations to fund anti-gay lobbying and prioritises this over helping people.

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mxGLp TIL that the Snowbirds less than 6ft apart from each other during formation. That’s closer than we are currently allowed with physical distancing guidelines.
p8v7N TIL that back in 2005, UK politician Alan Johnson was made 'Productivity, Energy and Industry Secretary' for five days. His job title was changed back to Secretary for Trade and Industry after people abbreviated the new one as 'PENIS'
KOpnw TIL USA only country in the world that where Olympic athletes are not government funded or sponsored
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