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TIL Lidl The German supermarket chain has been involved in over 20 controversies, such as putting additives in meat to avoid salmonella testing, unauthorized surveillance of its employees, as well as being awarded with The Big Brother award for acting almost like slave masters towards its employees.

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AD8Og TIL that when Magellan's ships first encountered the Chamorros of the Mariana Islands in 1521, the Chamorros' sailboats far surpassed Magellan's in speed and maneuverability. "That care and attention...cause their ships to sail like birds, while ours are like lead in this regard."
9w4YM TIL Cheech & Chong's Basketball Jones Included Some Major Names In Music Including The Late George Harrison
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