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TIL that Switzerland invaded Liechtenstein in 2007. Liechtenstein official response was “It's not like they invaded with attack helicopters”

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xVnvb TIL that in 1291, two brothers from Genoa sailed into the Atlantic in search of a sea route to India. They made it to Morocco but were never seen again.
VBEkm TIL that before 1950 Chickens were largely grown by Farming Wives as a sideline, and Americans ate no more than 6 birds per year per person. Post 1950, chicken farming became industrialized. Now the average American household eats Chicken 3-4 times a week for a total of 30 birds per year per person.
YpyPW TIL of Shibari, a term for erotic bondage inspired by Japanese aesthetics. This style of bondage involves tying a person up using visually intricate patterns with several pieces of thin rope, usually emphasizing the person’s physical features.
VyEG TIL In 1720, stock speculation caused the value of shares for the South Sea Company to jump from£128 in January to £1000 in August. When the bubble burst, it financially ruined their investors. One investor, Sir Isaac Newton lost £20,000, equivalent to about £268 million in present day value.
loMNa TIL that an animal’s yawn based on how large their brain is. The bigger the brain, the longer they will yawn.