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TIL America has spent $4 Trillion on the Iraq War

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D1MnY TIL that the Queen actually has two birthdays- one that was determined by the commonwealth and changed to be the second saturday of June, and another that is her actual one which is the 21st of April. The birthday is changed in order to guarantee better weather for celebration
dDWm9 TIL the vultures in the everglades are attracted to the rubber on cars and so the park offers tarps and bungees to anyone visiting as a means of protection.
ANYja TIL James Bond played baccarat in the original Casino Royale novel (1953). The 2006 film adaptation changed the card game to Texas hold 'em, which was much more relatable to modern audiences and required more skill.
KyZG TIL Bicycles have no speed limits in the UK, but you can get charged with ‘cycling furiously’.
oBvkL TIL In 1984 Anthony Tiffith robbed the chicken joint where Kenny Duckworth worked, but spared his life after taking a liking to him. Years later, Anthony would go on to found Top Dawg Ent. and unknowingly sign Duckworth's son, Kendrick Lamar, to his first record deal.