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TIL: Japan didn’t ban child pornography until 1999. Even after 1999, possession of child pornography wasn’t illegal, only production and sale were.

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4XVwJ TIL: Disney World has its own government, allowing the corporation control over sewage, roads, building permits, and many other facets of municipal control in the area. This includes issuing themselves liquor licenses.
BGOe TIL that Whitney Houston’s cover of “I Will Always Love You” won every award it was nominated for
ANN1d TIL about Junior Bridgeman. He is a former NBA player who spent his offseasons working at Wendy's to better understand how the fast food chain operated. At the peak he owned over 100 Wendy's locations and is worth over $600 million.
1aNb4 TIL: While Hepatitis B shots are a federal requirement for school children, Hepatitis A shots are left to the states to decide. Hepatitis A has the more common outbreaks when someone is infected doesn't wash their hands and then handles food or surfaces.
ADxRB TIL what the secret invention was that made D-Day possible in World War 2! As much as it was down to the bravery of soldiers it was also thanks to these incredible Mulberry Harbours! Really incredible to see.