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TIL Godzilla is a part of the Marvel Universe and has even interacted with The Avengers

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1annD TIL in 139 episodes of CHiPs, Ponch and John never drew their guns, and only three guns were drawn in the entire run of the show
7ryMp TIL the idiom "a few bad apples" is actually "a few bad apples spoil the whole barrel" and refers to the fact that even if the majority of a group of people are 'good', if there are a few 'bad' or 'corrupt' people in the group, it invalidates everything else.
GWJE TIL If you’re an American traveling in North Korea, you call up the Swedish Embassy if in any type of danger.
R5go1 TIL that the main ingredient of Pepto Bismol, Bismuth Subsalicylate, was first used not only to prevent life threatening diarrhea from Cholera, but as a surface disinfectant because of its bactericidal properties. The medicine kills bacteria colonizing the intestinal mucosa that cause stomach upset.
9wkWM TIL That the USA actually runs 240 V power and every home has a split phase system to connect lights and power points to 120 V. Other systems such as Air Con and electric stoves run on 240 V.