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TIL Pakistan has the highest number of glaciers in the world, outside of the polar regions.

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BraaW TIL that Ella Slack is the stand-in for Queen Elizabeth II and takes her place for rehearsals of ‘televised engagements’. However, she’s not allowed to sit on the throne and has to ‘hover’ if she’s required to help frame certain shots.
9YOGX TIL that Iceland forbid import and production of beer above 2.25% alcohol until March 1st, 1989
nW5BY TIL before Saladin died in 1193, he had given away all his wealth to his poor subjects. His estate consisted of 1 piece of gold and 40 pieces of silver, not enough to pay for his funeral.
D1NmD TIL California has a recycling rate of over 100%. Apart from Oregon, no other neighboring states have a return program, leading to thousands of recyclables being illegally brought into California. It's believed to cost the state over $40m
5VKnk TIL Smoking in U.S. hospitals was banned in 1992