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TIL The Chinese Government has censored the word ‘Censorship’

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VOkG TIL Japan outlawed production of child pornography in 1999 and just outlawed possession of child pornography in June 2014
Y18P TIL Donald Trump proposed a one-time tax on the wealthiest 1% to eliminate the national debt.
6EXd8 TIL Mehmed the Conqueror requested his father, who had abdicated earlier, to come back and claim the throne in time of trouble by saying: "If you are the Sultan, come and lead your armies. If I am the Sultan I hereby order you to come and lead my armies."
Zx5D TIL that the reason why most brands of glasses are expensive is that there is a monopoly in the industry.
6EQAl TIL the Confederacy had large support of Native Americans due to mutual distrust of the Federal Government and use of slavery. They mandated native representation and native sovereignty.