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TIL Sweden has one of the Western world’s toughest drug policies (including cannabis)

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d7eQ TIL that Bambi and Bambi II hold the record for the record for the longest gap in between movie sequels, the first being released in 1942, the second being released 64 years later in 2006.
e0ELg TIL when Southwest began using the motto "Just Plane Smart," Stevens Aviation, which had been using "Plane Smart," advised of infringing its trademark. Instead of a lawsuit, the CEOs staged an arm wrestling match. The loser paid to a charity of his choice and the winner claimed the motto.
Egdkp TIL that Bobby Farrell of Boney M died on the same day of the year and in the same city as Rasputin
yVPyv TIL that the American expression "boondocks" comes from the Tagalog word bundók (mountain)
bxAa TIL a McDonald’s Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese has 104% of the suggested daily value for saturated fat.