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TIL the moon has download speeds of 622 Mbps and an upload rate of 20 Mbps

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D1xJD TIL that since 2015, the soundwave of 'O Canada' sung by fans at a bar has been stitched on to every Canadian National Soccer Jersey
KOLna TIL that the 'Swastika' was a symbol of well-being and harmony used by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains until of course anti-Semitic nationalist groups (P.S. Nazis) decided to culturally appropriated it to an Aryan symbol to boost a sense of ancient lineage for the Germanic people.
ANlNx TIL there are 8 varieties of McDonalds ketchup from most bland to most vinegary and they can be identified by the number on the packet
eQgE TIL the highest ranking and rarest military decoration in ancient Rome was a crown made of grass. It was awarded to officers whose actions saved an entire legion, or an entire army, and was made up of only grass, wheat, and flowers.
X6WD TIL that 40% of Palestinians support suicide bombings against civilians as long as its in “defense of islam”