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TIL The Chinese Government has censored the word ‘Censorship’

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KD8R TIL “cute aggression” is a term used to describe something that is so cute you want to squeeze it
5Yd9Q TIL around 1 in every 10,000 people have 'Perfect Pitch', an ability to tell notes and chords similar to being able to know every ingredient just by tasting a meal. If you don't develop it before the age of 6, you'll never have it, but if you do, you can never lose it
KYbr4 TIL that pelicans were once native to Britain, and occasional sightings are still made
KYMx6 TIL that in 2012, German animal rights groups estimated that up to 500,000 animals were dying each year to "excessive sex practices." Later that year, Germany would criminalize bestiality.
BrM0x TIL of Sudhir Kumar Chaudhary, an Indian Cricket fan who has dedicated his life to following the Indian team to every home match. Living on public support he frequently has to cycle hundreds of kilometres to games. He has also cycled to both Pakistan and Bangladesh to follow his team.