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TIL Cannabis is completely legal in North Korea and Uruguay

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awEa0 TIL 1910 was the Argentinian Centennial. Countries from around the world sent gifts to Argentina. Most of these gifts were Argentinian-centric. The gift from the United States was American-centric and had nothing to do with Argentina. It was a statute of George Washington.
LQlXp TIL since 2007 Coca Cola has caused 14 deaths PER DAY
9YWV7 TIL that Tutankhamun’s successors tried to erase his name from history. This meant his memory was preserved as the location of his tomb was forgotten, hiding it from robbers. It remained virtually untouched for thousands of years until its discovery in 1922.
Kp4R TIL A study released by the U.S. Geological Survey found mercury in every freshwater fish from nearly 300 streams that were tested, an astonishing result because mercury has usually been associated with large saltwater fish. USGS is warning to limit eating large, predator freshwater
XEOAX TIL there is virtually no scientific evidence that supports the purported health benefits of kombucha. There are also known adverse effects, including severe hepatic and renal toxicity.