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TIL in Finland, fines are based on income. In 2002, a Nokia executive was fined with a US$103,000 speeding ticket.

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OGQE6 TIL that Zhou Enlai, a key figure in Chinese history, wasn't informed of his bladder cancer under Mao's orders. Mao prohibiting him and his wife from being informed of the diagnosis, surgery, or further examinations, despite later offers of foreign medical help.
8admZ TIL that the first Russian nuclear submarine killed 10 people during construction, at least 22 in a reactor accident, 30 in a fire, and 1 by short-circuit
nme7 TIL after the governor of Otrar rejected his trade offers, Genghis Khan had him executed by pouring molten silver in his ears and eyes.
4k6NX TIL of John R. Baylor the self-proclaimed 'governor' of Arizona who was a Confederate Colonel whose self-appointment was later approved by Jefferson Davis. Baylor gave orders to exterminate the indigenous Apache and when Davis got wind of it he rescinded the orders as well as Baylor's governorship.
klRe TIL 4 percent of Americans believe that shape-shifting “Lizard People” are in political control of the US and the world. 7 percent were unsure.