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TIL: That an Alberta Firehall has a safe box to anonymously surrender babies that is heated bassinet and has a silent alarm to alert once it's closed.

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ANl94 TIL: In Zimbabwe it is still illegal to insult the President and offenders face up to a year in prison or a fine of 4,800 Zimbabwe dollars ($13 USD).
15lV TIL the largest sand dune in North America is in….Idaho.
X9KP TIL that Dick is a nickname for Richard because, in Medieval times, one of the customs for coming up with a nickname was to create a rhyme or swap a letter. So Richard became Rick, which rhymes with Dick or Hick. Only Dick has stuck around as a proper name.
xV49k TIL: If following USDA guidelines strictly, it is impossible to meet their potassium and sodium intake recommendations at the same time.
GLVQ TIL entrepreneur George F. Johnson pioneered 40 hour workweeks, paid industry-leading wages, sold homes to employees at a loss, built parks, pools, medical facilities, etc. and still turned a profit with his 10,000 employee company.