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TIL that Uruguays president is a boss. He gave up the presidential palace to turn it into a homeless shelter. Lives in a one bedroom farm house. Gives 90% of his salary to charities. He spent 10 years as a PoW. Helped legalized abortion, marijuana, and same-sex marriage.

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