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TIL that hypergamy is still a common practice, where men are expected to marry within their caste, or one below, with no social repercussions.

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VBAgp TIL: Antilia is one of the most expensive private residences in the world, costing over $1 billion. The billionaire had his entire family live in the 27 story home which requires 600 servants and has 168 car garage, 9 elevators, a theatre, pool, ballroom, and snow room. It was built on an orphanage.
kn5e TIL that Warheads Sour Spray is shown to have a pH level of 1.6, approaching the pH level of battery acid at 1.0.
pKB8 TIL customer service reps can see what you’re typing before you hit send.
VMb5m TIL that John Tyler is the only US president laid to rest under a flag not of the United States. His allegiance to the Confederacy and death during the Civil War resulted in his burial under the Confederate Flag.
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