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TIL there is a statue of Rocky Balboa in the Serbian village of Žitište

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PYedV TIL in Japan, there are strict social rules for writing a resume. For example, photo must be attached, along with detailed personal information. Applicants use a uniform template. If it is written by hand, it must be in black ink, with no white out. Photocopies are not accepted.
7rn7b TIL that traditional seven-point piñatas are meant to represent the seven deadly sins, and that the treats that fall out after destroying the “sins” represent forgiveness and new beginnings.
5YoKn TIL that there’s a British band named Nirvana, who formed in 1965 and they sued the American band over the same name but settled out of court
neJOG TIL that Brokeback Mountain was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". It is currently the most recent film chosen to be in the Registry.
p8jLA TIL that q-tips are 100% biodegradable and can be composted. Just make sure to not compost them if you’re using them with something that can’t be composted (I.e. removing nail polish with acetone)