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TIL that the Twin Cities region of Minnesota is sometimes referred to as “Paganistan” because of the relatively high number of neopagans and Wiccans who live there. In 2007 there was a nationally publicized rally and ritual at the State Capitol calling for pagan veterans’ rights.

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OGanX TIL that shining lasers at aircraft is a criminal offense and can impose civil penalties of up to $11,000 per violation.
d8kad TIL A&W introduced a burger that was bigger and less expensive than McDonald’s Quarter Pounder, but it failed because customers assumed 1/3 was less than 1/4.
nexMP TIL that women now out number men by almost a 60% to 40% ratio for nearly all degrees in higher education, this is especially so in business and MBA programs.
mxr5p Today I Learned We have no idea how smart Racoons are.