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TIL that half of all parrots are kept in captivity

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joGR TIL that contrary to popular belief, Blackbeard never killed or tortured those he held captive. Many of the misbeliefs were created by british propaganda and modern movie industry. Source in the last paragraph of the intro
oADA TIL toddlers in China wear ‘split pants’ or 'crotchless pants’ so they can urinate and defecate in public places with ease.
Pe8O TIL that within a few decades of the Magna Carta being put in place in England, Genghis Khan (founder of the Mongolian empire) implemented a very similar document into law, which among other things, protected the right to freedom of Religion
nVDb TIL The Communist Party is the second largest political party in the Russian Federation
5YPwD TIL a Soldier by the Name of Peter Lemon, won the Medal of Honor when he single handedly fought of 2 waves of the Vietcong while he was HIGH on Marijuana