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TIL of the Magic Roundabout, the “most complex intersection” in the world.

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475b TIL the South Pacific island of Vanuatu banned the imports of western junk food as a way to combat future health problems.
wL1lM TIL Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World" sold less than 1000 copies when first released in America due to suppression from the president of his label. It became well-known after inclusion in the soundtrack to Good Morning, Vietnam.
rR5G4 TIL the WWII sinking of the MV Wilhelm Gustloff resulted in more than 6 times the number of deaths suffered by the Titantic sinking, including ~5000 children
n7VG TIL that Roy Sullivan, a park ranger, was struck by lightning seven times in his career, but ended up shooting himself at age 71
DQXbJ TIL that Equine (mare, horse) milk has potential for use in infant formula due to its similar composition to Human Milk