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TIL President Thabo Mbeki refused to roll out proper HIV treatment programs in South Africa. His refusal to accept medical evidence 'caused 300,000 deaths'

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YpnvZ TIL that when released in France in 2007, Ratatouille was not only praised for its technical accuracy and attention to culinary detail, it also drew the 4th highest opening-day attendance in French movie history.
epVGD TIL The island nation of Tuvalu's remote location limited the development of tourism and it has only one hotel, the 17 room Vaiku Lagi Hotel
YMnr TIL: Table Knives are rounded instead of pointed to prevent people from picking their teeth and from stabbing each other
Ypo1A TIL that in the UK, archaic "receiver of wreck" legislation means that if someone finds treasure underwater, they can get cash rewards - or even keep the treasure - after reporting it to the receiver.