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TIL That in Michigan , saying “god damn it” makes you guilty of a misdemeanor.

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WkMbY TIL in 1962 two US scientists discovered Peru's highest mountain was in danger of collapsing. When this was made public, the government threatened the scientists and banned civilians from speaking of it. In 1970, during a major earthquake, it collapsed on the town of Yangoy killing 20,000.
dDxDj TIL a balcony collapsed in Berkey for 21st birthday party led to the deaths of 7 people, from Ireland or of Irish descent, with one dying 6.5 years later from a stroke related to the fall.
e0xDL TIL Hallmark movies take 3 weeks to film with a $2mil budget.
Z8XXv TIL in 2001, a South African company named Naspers decided to purchase a 46.5% stake into an up-and-coming Chinese tech company. This initial investment of $32 million into what would become Tencent has now ballooned to over $175 billion, making it one of the most successful investments in history.
6bdY TIL: The Canadian Flag is only 50 years old.