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TIL that a mock-Nazi invasion was staged in Winnipeg in 1942 in order to encourage Manitobians to invest in victory bonds. The "invasion" included the internment of prominent politicians, the imposition of Nazi rule, and a parade.

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gr9mL TIL about Antônio Carlos Jobim, a Brazilian composer, songwriter, and singer sometimes known as the "father of bossa nova". His 1965 album won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year with the single "Garota de Ipanema (The Girl from Ipanema)", which became one of the most recorded songs of all time.
KOGZB TIL Canada used to operate aircraft carriers
R5l7l TIL about the Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus. Spread by mosquitoes, approximately 30% of the infected will die. Most survivors develop neurological issues
QN9A9 Today I learned that astronauts heading to the International Space Station (ISS) must learn Russian as a second language.
J1MRv TIL bourbon can only be made in the US.