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TIL that big banks can borrow money from the government at a much lower interest rate than college students

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6WBJ TIL that the age of consent in Japan is only 13 years old.
D6xv TIL in Pompeii around 2000 years ago, “Beware Of The Dog” mosaics were used near the entrances to houses, much like modern day signs serving the same purpose.
bnwQ TIL that a lower IQ as a child correlates to higher chances of obesity as an adult
8ORK TIL Michael Anderson Godwin was charged with murder and sentenced to execution by electric chair. After his lawyer had his sentence reduced to just life in prison, Godwin died by accidentally electrocuting himself while sitting on the steel toilet in his cell.
pYx1G TIL (shamefully late) that the 'Home' key on a keyboard instantly brings you to the top of the webpage that you're browsing.