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TIL Swiss Made watches only need to be 60% made in Switzerland - and even this is a matter of interpretation. Parts and components are often manufactured in China and Taiwan.

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RA77 TIL that in 1986, when a five year old boy fell into a gorilla enclosure and lost consciousness, a gorilla named Jambo stood between the boy and the other gorillas in a protective gesture, he even stroke the boys back. This incident helped create a positive public perception of gorillas.
mxLAE TIL that the entire surface of the earth can be divided into 3-meter squares and that each square can be identified by a unique combination of three English words.
Eg6y7 TIL Some penguins leave their colonies to travel inland alone, ensuring certain death. Theories include depression and suicide, but this phenomenon remains a mystery.
ROlQ TIL in 1921, “Black Wall Street” was the wealthiest Black community in America before being attacked by an angry mob which killed hundreds of Black residents and destroyed 35 city blocks.
LQgvv TIL in 1545 some French winemakers prosecuted and threatened to excommunicate a group of Weevils. The weevils were given their own land, but returned 45 years later, reigniting another 8-month long trial. The final verdict was eaten by weevils.