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TIL Dr. Phil does not have an active licence to practice psychology, and the California Board of Psychology determined that he does not require one because his show involves “entertainment” rather than psychology.

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KO5B4 TIL that in order to stop the existence of brothels, various US states forbid a large number of women from living together in one house. In Ohio, it's illegal for more than 5 women to live together; in Tennessee, it's illegal for more than 8; and in Pennsylvania, it's illegal for more than 15
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VBBoQ TIL that the LDS (Mormon) Temple in Stockholm, Sweden was built on top of ancient viking iron age burial grounds.