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TIL That the 2022 FIFA World Cup will take place at Lusail, Quatar, a city which does not exist yet.

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78g4p TIL that, until 1564, in France, the year began either at Christmas, on March 25, on March 1 or even at Easter
X0Rk TIL the word “para” in “Paralympics” actually refers to parallel, meaning it is held alongside the actual Olympics.
Breld TIL Feud between brothers led to founding of Adidas and Puma
Z8KQG TIL Walt Disney's younger sister Ruth lived to age 92. Ruth was very shy and private, giving less than a half dozen interviews over the decades. Walt would send an annual December birthday letter to Ruth, accompanied by a check along with a selection of Disney-related merchandise for her son