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TIL GDP is a very good yardstick for measuring success in war.

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VBYLp TIL there are currently 4 major wars (10,000 or more combat-related deaths in current or past year) and 19 wars (1,000–9,999 combat-related deaths in current or past year) taking place
b6R6Q TIL the US actually DOES have an extradition treaty with Cuba
X6oQ TIL An 18 year old freshmen funded his education by asking 2.8 million people for one penny.
g7v9 TIL: Cheese is the most stolen food item in the world
vPPm8 TIL that the United States is the world's biggest food product exporter by far, valuing at around $90 billion annually.