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TIL that the EU legislation guarantees a two year warranty for consumer purchases, despite what the seller might claim.

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69rXZ TIL that Johnny Cash recorded an entire album in German, including songs like "I Walk the Line" and "Ring of Fire."
4XJk5 TIL about a type of tinnitus called pulsatile tinnitus, which is where you can hear a pulsing (like your heartbeat) in one or both of your ears. This is typically caused by muscle movements near the ear or blood flow problems in the face or neck.
wdGo TILNapoleon visited the Great Pyramid in a 1798 expedition,and asked to be left alone while inside the King’s Chamber.When he emerged, visibly shaken,he refused to comment, and never wanted it mentioned again.On his deathbed when asked what happened he said"No,what’s the use.You’d never believe me.“
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