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TIL that if a norwegian loses his/her job or can’t find a job, the state will pay you a salary until you find a job. It’s called NAV.

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9YDxm TIL there is a church in Taiwan in the shape of a giant glass slipper.
9bG6 TIL John Cleese was the first person to say ‘fuck’ in a televised memorial service in Britain
LO6Z TIL that Gene Wilder wanted to be introduced in a certain way in Willy Wonky and the chocolate factory because that way for the rest of the movie “no one will know if I’m lying or telling the truth.”
NXrX8 TIL that László József Bíró was a Hungarian inventor who patented the most commercially successful ballpoint pen also invented the automatic gearbox. He also at some point in his life, worked as a hypnotist, insurance salesman, book publisher and he also sold oil.
9kB6 TIL that if you fail your driver’s license practical test three times in Switzerland, you have to visit a Psychologist to explain why you failed it.