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TIL that The Netherlands sends 20,000 tulips to Canada each year as thanks for their aid during World War II.

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Lkb4m TIL there is an ultra high-powered set of telescopes in Chile officially titled VLT, for Very Large Telescope
Jxxm TIL that Woodrow Wilson signed into law “The Seditions Act of 1918” making it illegal to speak out against the Government with imprisonment terms of 5-20 years
0dGyv TIL that 1923 FA Cup final, played between West Ham and Bolton on April 28, 1923, was the inaugural event held at the original Wembley Stadium, then known as Empire Stadium.
x5ko TIL Keeping your gas tank less than ¼ full can end up causing your fuel pump to wear prematurely and fail.
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