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TIL The Norwegian Archipelago of Svalbard is an entirely Visa-free zone. Anybody can live and work in Svalbard indefinitely regardless of country of citizenship.

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v19N8 TIL On April 16th, 1912 Harriet Quimby became the first woman to pilot an aircraft across the English Channel. Her accomplishment received little media attention, however, as the sinking of the RMS Titanic the day before consumed the interest of the public and filled newspapers.
xVLm0 TIL the original Illuminati sought to suppress religion's role in society. Opposing superstition, religious influence over public, abuses of state power. Outlawed by the Catholic Church, vilified by conservatives and religious critics caused many conspiracy theories you hear of them, even today.
4aDX TIL the term “nutritionist” is not legally protected nor regulated, so anyone can advertise themselves as a nutritionist regardless of education or credentials. But “dietitian” or specifically “registered dietitian” legally requires education via credited curriculum and passing a registration exam.
OGNG6 TIL that the last words of the captain of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald were "We are holding our own."
d85gZ TIL the novelization of the original "Star Wars" film was called "Star Wars: From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker" and was published before the movie was released. The novel included the first reference to Emperor Palpatine (who wasn't mentioned in the film), and various other discrepancies.