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TIL of the 1947 NYC smallpox outbreak, which was stopped through aggressive public health policy led by health commssioner Dr. Israel Weinstein, leaving only 12 infected and 2 dead

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o7PR TIL that everyone in Finland has the right to an internet connection
OoPkY TIL Canada Post has an annual “Letters To Santa” program where children can mail a letter to Santa and receive a personalized response. The team is equipped with psychologists and social workers to deal with “special letters” and give appropriate responses if they feel the child is in danger.
xDl0 TIL an actress was arrested twice in one week after portraying a criminal on America’s Most Wanted
kBoe TIL that according to Rotten Tomatoes, the Toy Story trilogy is the most critically acclaimed trilogy of all time.
VM1J8 TIL of the 'Cannonball Run.' An illegal road race from New York to Los Angeles held five times during the 1970's. The record time was 32 hrs and 51 minutes.