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TIL almost all Balinese people (men and women) are named one of just 4 names; Wayan, Made, Nyoman or Ketut. The name depends on the order of birth.

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rN9ox TIL: Earlier this year, Connecticut lawmakers are finally deciding to exonerate victims of the witch trials 375 years ago posthumously following exonerations of convicted witches from Massachusetts and Scotland last year.