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TIL the USA collaborated with the Mafia to infiltrate and disrupt the Axis forces in Sicily prior to the Allied invasion.

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YvQx TIL, the Roman ruins where Caesar was murdered are now a large cat sanctuary
XROE TIL it is illegal to film in Devetashka Cave ever since the Expendables 2 film caused the death/relocation of nearly 25,000 bats. 13 species included were considered to be endangered.
Ro66 TIL there is a species of fish that can be hallucinogenic when eaten. The Ancient Romans reportedly consumed it as a recreational drug.
871V TIL North Korea holds elections every 5 years in which the ballots list only one candidate.
E1VQd TIL Stella Rimington was the first female Director General of MI5 and the first to pose for photos in that role.