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TIL Americans spend 30% less on Father’s Day gifts than on Mother’s Day gifts

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LQbap TIL "doughface" was a term used in the years leading up to the U.S. Civil War to describe Northern politicians who favored Southern positions in political disputes.
9wdyG TIL A Dominican man survived nearly a month at sea with nothing but ketchup and seasonings.
JYjxl TIL when the Nintendo 64 was released in North America on September 29th 1996, a mere two games were available at launch: Pilot Wings 64, and Super Mario 64. There would not be another release for over a month.
QNlGk TIL about the Gulf rupee, which was issued by the Government of India and was equivalent to the Indian rupee. Between 1956 and 1966, it was the official currency used in areas that today form the countries of Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, and the UAE.
EREd TIL of Jacob Haugaard, a Danish-Faroese comedian who ran for political office on promises of more tailwind on bicycle paths, better weather and Nutella in field rations. He was elected to the Danish Parliament in 1994.