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TIL the UK Royal Family charge the RNLI (lifeboat charity) to launch boats, as the Royal Family own the beach/land

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Z8O9G TIL that traditionally on a Korean baby’s first birthday, they are celebrated with a party with many special traditions. This party was historically because many Korean babies died before their first birthday before modern healthcare and 1 year of life was a blessing and an accomplishment.
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