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TIL that Scotland has 421 words for "snow".

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rRGRy TIL Daniele Nardello is technically the winner of both the 1999 and 2000 Tour de France's, as everyone who placed above him (including Lance Armstrong who got 1st in both years) has tested positive for using drugs. He originally placed 7th in 1999 and 10th in 2000.
YYjG TIL in the 1900’s tampons were soaked in opium and belladonna to relieve pain and relax the vagina.
jm7j TIL While 71% of Americans believe in hell, only half of one per cent think that they are likely to end up there
vPGAj TIL some Nigerians are paying to learn how to speak in a British accent.
e9DE TIL Switzerland has the most expensive Big Mac in the world at $6.82, while in Venezuela, the country with the cheapest, it only costs $0.67