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TIL Amazon owns the patent for purchasing things with a single mouse click

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B4KK TIL beer is the world’s 3rd most popular drink, after water and tea.
0d91j TIL that every October, the medieval town of Lucca, Italy turns into the biggest comicon in Europe. 300,000 cosplayers and enthusiasts take over the historic center and local shops sell merchandise.
VaZ0 TIL that although Mississippi has one of the lowest per capita income rates in the United States, Mississippians consistently rank as one of the highest per capita in charitable contributions
ZpmPB TIL that in 2018 the Church of Latter Day Saints socially transitioned away from the name Mormon because it causes confusion about who they are and they find it offensive.
PYvDw TIL there are tons of Arborglyphs (carvings on live trees) spread throughout the Western United States. They were made by Basque Sheepherders from the mid-1800's through the 1970's.