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TIL that a campfire is significantly worse for your health than a cigarette, and some studies have shown that there may be 30x the amount of carcinogens in woodsmoke than tobacco smoke.

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OGBeX TIL alcohol sales are prohibited in some parts of the US on Sunday due to "Blue laws" which originate from religious beliefs that people should not drink during the Sabbath. Due to separation between church and state, the reason was changed to "curbing excessive alcohol consumption".
K1n9 TIL of a Russian dog whose owners were killed in a car accident. Despite attempts to adopt or re-home him, the dog refused to leave the site of the accident and waited for them until it died 7 years later. The city informally adopted the dog and dedicated a statue honour its loyalty.
XEGlj Today I Learned that high schools in Japan are optional to attend.
6EjNQ TIL that the standard workday was reduced to 8 hours because of international protests held on May 1st, the original Labor Day. "May Day" is still celebrated in most places around the globe, by everyone from Communists to Catholics, with the exception of the United States.
DQpVg TIL that telling someone they’re a sight for sore eyes is a good thing