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TIL that it is mandatory for all North Koreans to vote, even though there is only one candidate for each office on the ballot

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kO187 TIL former Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall retired at 26 to become a writer. Today he’s a writer for HBO’s #2 show (2nd to Game of Thrones), Ballers.
neXbW TIL Bananas are going extinct due to a untreatable fungus breakout that's spreading around the world
woYPM TIL there are towns in Europe shaped like star; The town of Palmanova, Italy, was built as a star fort by the Venetian Republic in 1593.
xVrxg TIL that as recently as 2003 homosexual relationships were illegal in 14 states; until the Supreme Court struck down these laws.
BpjD TIL Pope Francis is against Catholics partaking in communion if they vote for women’s reproductive rights. Even if that person is a medical professional.