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TIL Estonia is the world leader for utilizing an e-government. Citizens are issued an ID, which can be used via a mobile phone to view health records and prescriptions, pay for public transport, view their child’s school grades and even vote in elections.

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v1gXr TIL that the Mexican Government Has Seized 599 aircraft — 586 planes and 13 helicopters — From The Sinaloa Cartel Between 2006 and 2015. That's More Planes Than Owned By Mexico's Largest Airline.
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