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TIL the country of Somaliland is recognized by no other country and has received no international aid, despite the country being one of the few peaceful, stable, and quickly democracies in Africa.

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XEw1k TIL the Schloss Starkenberger Brewery in Tarrenz, Austria houses seven 13-foot-long pools of beer. Each two-hour swim costs almost $260.
b6vB7 TIL Captive male orcas have a 80-90% rate of dorsal fin collapse, the rate for wild orcas has been estimated at <1-23%. The main causes put forward are the change in diet, the lack of activity, and excessive time at the surface. Excessive surface time also causes sunburns and cataracts.
6E0QY TIL about William Price, a Welsh doctor known for his nationalism, labor advocacy, nudism, and practice of Neo-Druidism. He believed his destiny was to liberate Wales from English rule, thought socks were unhygienic, and named two of his children Iesu Grist, which is Welsh for Jesus Christ.
nWJn9 TIL six marine biologists scientifically analyzed 202 episodes of Shark Week based on 15+ variables. They concluded the episodes were "full of incorrect information," were "wildly misleading" about the field of shark research, and only 6 of them provided any actionable tips regarding conservation.
9xXD TIL the Paris Mosque helped Jews escape the Nazis by giving them Muslim IDs