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TIL that when Domino’s Pizza entered the Italian market in 2015, the company had an ambitious plan of opening 880 outlets across the country by 2030. It got as far as opening 29 branches, that were all closed by 2022

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lb5B TIL Almost a third of the male population of the Pitcairn Islands, a nation of about 50 people, have been convicted of sexual offenses, many involving children. An “entry clearance application” must be made for any children under the age of 16 before visiting Pitcairn
1ojV TIL When Guinea declared its independence from France, the French retaliated by burning office files, cutting telephone lines, and even ripped electrical sockets out of walls before leaving the country, effectively cutting off all aid
KeYQ TIL in World War II conscientious objectors took part in an experiment in which they were starved for six months to decide how to treat victims of mass starvation in Europe
b6OZ4 TIL Lacrosse descends from a version played by Native Americans in the 17th century. Games could last several days with as many as 1,000 players per team, on a field with goals up to 6 miles apart. Sticks were so treasured, players were often buried with them upon death.
NXpE6 TIL that Mark Wahlberg is a convicted felon