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TIL France has its longest border towards Brazil.

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MeaMB TIL of Tanzanian man Saniniu Laizer: a small-scale miner who found 3 rare Tanzanite gemstones which he sold to the government for 12.44 billion Tanzanian shillings. ($5.35 million USD). Laizer, who has 30 children, said it won't change his lifestyle of caring for his 2,000 cows.
nWxn9 TIL that Icelandic Air allows up to a 7 day layover in Iceland at no additional cost
neeB TIL Keanu Reeves has lived a terribly depressing life…
kOnaW TIL that in Australia, burger king restaurants are called 'Hungry Jacks' as a small chip shop had claimed that name
vP6RK TIL that there is a town in India called Shani Shingnapur where all the houses and buildings are without doors! The town is known for its temple dedicated to Lord Shani, the Hindu god of justice, and the locals believe that the deity protects their homes from thieves and evil spirits.