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TIL Before becoming popular, Malcom X was a pimp and human trafficker!

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KXME TIL there is enough energy in one hour of sunlight to serve the entire planet’s energy needs for approximately one year.
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a88AM TIL that in Japan, if a train is late, you will receive a ticket saying as such that you can then give to your employer/teacher to prove that your tardiness wasn't your fault.
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