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TIL there is a law in the UK, “Clare’s Law”, that gives you the right to make enquires about your partners criminal record. For example: Your girlfriend could find out if you have been abusive in previous relationships.

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XEEW8 TIL that, due to a prohibition of weapon in churches and houses in general, churches in Germany and the Scandinavian countries have traditionally named the church porch "weaponhouse", a room where you would store your weapons during service
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