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TIL: There are 19 countries that do not recognise the People’s Republic of China

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161bd TIL that more than 175,000 people in Europe die from excess heat every year
Y7RgP TIL that next to a car dashboard's gas icon, there is an arrow that always points to the side the gas cap is on
KYObw TIL that buildings so big they "need their own ZIP code" are very much real, however this is not due to the actual size of the buildings themselves, rather it's the sheer volume of mail they receive. One example is the Walmart Headquarters, which has a unique ZIP code of 72716.
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wadW TIL that talking to yourself improves concentration and mental recall