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TIL that men have to pay child support to women who rape them

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b6v5Z TIL that in 1955 A Japanese seaman still fighting since World War 2 was captured in Luzon, The Philippines. He committed suicide shortly after his capture when he learned of Japan's defeat.
b90aN TIL that Mexico City started making a parade on 'Día de muertos' (Day of the dead) inspired by the scenes shown on James Bond movie Spectre where the agent is chasing down a villain during the holiday. Prior to the movie, this event did not exist
D1pej TIL When British Airways had trouble erecting the London Eye, Virgin flew an airship over it saying "BA Can't Get It Up"
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