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TIL that in Oslo Norway, there is a free medical clinic for undocumented immigrants. They will even provide patients with a translator at no charge.

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Bge8W TIL of Jonathan Walker, a railroad worker who became an abolitionist after working with slaves on the railroads - after getting caught, the slave trader, and United States Marshal, Eben Dorr branded his hand with SS (Slave stealer).
VBQam TIL in 1985, Japan Airlines flight 123 crashed and over 500 people were killed. The plane's aft pressure bulkhead was damaged seven years prior, but was not repaired correctly. When it failed, the crew lost all control of the plane. Only four people survived.
QJQ7M TIL The husband of a 9/11 hero returned her woman of the year award in protest of Caityln Jenner also receiving the award.
0wxdp TIL first ever flight by first ever airline pilot in the world. quite awesome.
neoGo TIL the popular Japanese dish ramen is actually Chinese and was introduced to Japan only 100 years ago; it was originally known as “shina soba”: shina for China, soba for the noodle dish already well established in Japanese cuisine.