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TIL Ireland was as neutral as Switzerland during World War II

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Wk7dA The United Arab Emirates plans to grow palm trees and lettuce on Mars
oBWpE TIL Unicorns really did exist at one point dating back to around 29,000 years ago
17MW TIL that the Plymouth Colony pilgrims adopted communism, and it failed horribly
kOXg TIL that the same man who invented tetris also invented bejeweled, and that in Russia, bejeweled is highly revered.
16ovP TIL Orcas are still smashing up boats because as it turns out, orcas – especially the kids and teens – just want to have fun. The report reveals that a combination of free time, curiosity and natural playfulness has led to young orcas adopting this 'trend' of boat-bumping.