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TIL of the Japanese concept of "Wa," in which everyone strives to prioritize the development of society over the individual. It is seen as a fundamental aspect of Japanese society.

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Y7G1v TIL that over 50% of all suicides are associated with alcohol/other drug dependences
6g8 TIL that nearly $1 million of Royalties collected from sales of Hitler’s Mein Kampf, sit unused because no one wants the money.
MeAx8 TIL Americans work more than any other major countries — 137 hours per year more than Japanese, 260 per year more than the UK, and 500 hours per year more than France.
kOGlg The name Earth is at least 1,000 years old. All of the planets, except for Earth, were named after Greek and Roman gods and goddesses. However, the name Earth is a Germanic word, which simply means “the ground.”
wL1jE TIL that in order to argue before the US Supreme Court, you must be accepted by the Supreme Court Bar which has no test—but you do need to be sponsored by two existing members and "be of good moral and professional character," much like a country club