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TIL Zimbabwe’s bank balance was $217 at the start of 2013

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5GdR TIL there are still 10 counties in Alabama that will not issue anyone a marriage license in protest of same-sex marriage
NeJP TIL There is a road safety system called “Shared space” that relies on psychology. Traffic signs, kerbs and road markings are removed from town centers. Without markings drivers are more cautious and aware of their surroundings and thus slow down and pay more attention.
LQbV9 TIL the used car dealership that berated and tried to get a pizza delivery guy fired for a $7 tip was forced to pay $450k to customers for defective and unsafe vehicles.
KpRB TIL Isaac Newton once tried looking at the sun in a mirror, essentially blinding himself for 3 days and experiencing afterimages for months.
4Xva5 TIL "The Royal Order of Whale Bangers" was a WWII medal presented by patrol squadron (VP-53) to any of its bombardiers who sank a whale instead of a U-Boat.