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TIL tanning salons have been banned in Australia since 2016.

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7lMZ TIL After the 2003 film The Cat in the Hat was released and panned by critics, the widow of Dr.Seuss vowed to never allow his work to be adapted in live action again.
Aplo TIL, The British National Grid have to prepare for power surges due to so many people switching on kettles during advertisement breaks of popular shows.
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