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TIL that Japan has the highest percentage of residents over the age of 65 at 28.2%. The world average is 10%.

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kObje TIL there are just three places in the world where a boat can row under a train ridden under a car driven under an airplane: the BU Bridge in Boston, MA, the Steel Bridge in Portland, OR, and the 25 de Abril Bridge in Lisbon, Portugal.
xodk TIL that “Sun Dogs” are an atmospheric phenomenon that can make it appear as if there are multiple suns in the sky.
J1bOv TIL that Al-Ahly from Egypt are the most successful football club in the world by terms of titles won (125) across all competitions. No Premier League Club even makes it to the top 10.
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