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TIL that Somaliland, a successful de facto state with a democratic government, rebuilt itself without the help of foreign aid

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R7xO1 TIL of Stephanie Fae Beauclair, who was the first infant subject of a xenotransplant and received a tiny baboon heart. She survived for 20 days. Surpassing anyone who previously received a non-human heart.
rRrve TIL that in China, Harry Potter fan fiction is used as a cultural and educational tool between Western and Chinese cultures. There are a number of "fake" Harry Potter books in China, which address concepts and issues found in Chinese culture.
R7BMj TIL - Seven presidents of USA were born in a log cabin
5ekR TIL that mucophagy, or eating your own boogers, strengthens the immune system and children who do this are healthier and happier than their peers
ZpvNp Today I learned that Zip code stands for Zone Improvement Plan. Thanks Snapple!