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TIL Hazardous Duty Pay is $150 a month. for the military.

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6w4Z TIL in Australia there is a stinging plant so painful that can drive a man to suicide.
6r9W TIL that police are now using an app that allows them to monitor your “Threat Score,” an algorithm that determines through public records and social media how much of a risk you are before any interaction takes place.
dDKoE TIL the FIFA Museum in Zurich is operated by FIFA but not owned by it, being rented under suspicious circumstances. The museum is currently under investigation for "suspected criminal mismanagement"
Bg7ZW TIL: In the 16th century, the Osculum Infame was the name of a witch's ritual greeting upon meeting the devil, which involves kissing his butt hole or "other mouth" and usually followed with feasting. In some cases, the role can be reversed where the witch receives the kiss.
d84Ar TIL that while not enforceable, the U.S. has a flag code which advises Americans on proper flag usage. Examples include, No marking or changing the flag's colors, It must be lowered at night unless properly lit, a flag may not be used on a float without a pole, and no flag apparel of any sort.