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TIL: That China has a lower gdp per capita than Russia, Greece and Mexico

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xebB TIL that the term “third world” refers to the political allegiance of a country and has nothing to do with its level of development.
ANJed TIL that Jan Smithers (Bailey from WKRP in Cincinnati) was Josh Brolin's stepmom for several years before Barbra Streisand
LQg99 TIL that Japan’s Tobe Zoo conducts lion escape drills using a human in a lion costume. Due to Japan’s earthquake-prone location, these elaborate drills are crucial to prepare for emergencies
Ovma TIL in 1120 the the captain of the White Ship was encouraged by on-board revelers to try and overtake another vessel on which King Henry I was a passenger. In the dark the ship hit a submerged rock and capsized, leading to the death of Henry’s only heir, which led to a 20 year civil war.
RQ8w TIL that JFK would not let Sammy Davis play in the White house in 1961 after his interracial marriage Illegal in 31 states at the time. His marriage not only made headlines, it inspired death threats and demonstrations and forced Davis to hire 24-hour armed guards.