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TIL that on August 22nd 1942 Brazil declared War on Nazi Germany.

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DXNp TIL, in 2005, the Tri-Cities government decided to start their own internet service. Comcast and SBC fought back with “push polls” asking residents “Should tax money be allowed to provide pornographic movies for residents?” They defeated the referendum and Comcast raised cable rates over 30 percent.
x6yg5 TIL in Japan people count with their fingers in the opposite direction, where 1 is indicated by 4 fingers
5kmR TIL that to protect the final Harry Potter book from leaking to the public, a 10-million pounds security operation featuring satellite tracking systems and armed security with K-9 units was used. A Scholastic lawyer also physically sat on a copy during flight to prevent any potential loss.
VGKG TIL that the name ‘Idaho’ isn’t actually based off of anything, it was basically just made up by a man named George M. Willing
R7BE1 TIL that aside from the destruction of the tea and a padlock, no property was damaged or looted during the 1773 Boston Tea Party protest. The participants reportedly swept before they left.