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TIL That a motorcycle swept away by the Japanese tsunami washed up on the shore in Canada, the owner was identified and the motorcycle was returned.

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D5mY TIL that many countries have savings plans that amount to a “no-lose lottery”; interest is a bit lower, but large prizes are given out periodically. It is very successful at getting people to save their money, but is often illegal in N. America due to government monopolies on running lotteries.
op0o TIL the $614 billion bailout has been completely repaid and the US government has made over $50 billion profit from dividends and interest to date.
epno5 TIL there is a statue of Rocky Balboa in the Serbian village of Žitište
oxbL TIL Kraft Macaroni Cheese (Microwaved macaroni with synthetic powder cheese) is Canada’s national dish and is the most sold grocery product in the country.
EQZW TIL a Centurion tank survived a nuclear bomb test. It was still driveable. It was nicknamed “The Atomic Tank” and went on for 23 years of service.