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TIL that from 1974 to 1998 the Willis (Sears) Tower in Chicago was the tallest building in the world. It now ranks 26th.

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kJQpB TIL The current Jacobite heir to the British throne is the now 92 year old Duke Franz of Bavaria. He’s had a fascinating life. He was sent to a nazi concentration camp at age 11, became the first German elected to the International Council of MOMA, and has been in a same-sex relationship since 1980.
aoNy TIL that many Native American tribes recognized as many as four genders, and people who would be considered homosexuals by modern standards were revered and respected for carrying “two spirits”.
Zmdp TIL The Chevy Cavalier was imported into Japan and re-branded a Toyota
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eGd5 TIL Schiphol Airport sends Heathrow a cake when a delay in its expansion occurs as a thank you for helping their own airport increase numbers