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TIL that the average North Korean teenager is 8 inches shorter than the average South Korean of the same age, due entirely to malnourishment and privation.

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rRbed TIL: A lot of games and companies misuse the red cross. Although, it is protected by international law and the Geneva conventions. It is indeed illegal and punishable for unauthorized use of the red cross and red crescent.
rRowW TIL there was a TV show based on Fast Times at Ridgemont High
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GYMY1 TIL the photographer of the Beatles' iconic Abbey Road photo was given a 10-minute limit to get the shot he wanted while he stood on a ladder and traffic was stopped. Photo #5 (out of 6 taken) was chosen because it was the only one that had their legs in a perfect 'V' formation.