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TIL that pandas are more carnivorous protein intake wise than most bears excluding polarbears

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ZxEY TIL a man claimed ownership of the moon and has legally sold over 300 million acres of extraterrestrial land to over 2 million people in 176 countries.
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ZpWAa TIL: In order to combat declining birth rates, the Korean government has numerous programs to match couples. One is "I am Jeolo" named after a reality show. Where they out unmarried people in a temple for 2 days. In addition, they will pay ₩20 million when you get married.
694J8 TIL as of 1859 (documented in the Base Ball Player’s Pocket Companion) there were different rules for baseball, with the “New York” rules ultimately winning out over the “Massachusetts” rules.
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