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TIL Serbia grows over one-third of the world raspberries

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x0J5 TIL China is the birthplace of the seismograph. Built in 132 AD, it consisted of 8 metal dragons holding 8 carved balls over 8 frogs. If an earthquake made the ground vibrate, the dragon facing the quake’s source would drop a ball into the mouth of its corresponding frog.
0PpN TIL that the Chinese phrase for “the general public” literally translates to the “Old 100 Families” as the 100 most common Chinese surnames account for 84.77% of China’s population. To reach this percentage in the US, you’d need to include approx. 150,000 surnames.
1DG8 TIL the Birmingham or “Brummie” accent is perceived as the least intelligent British accent; It even scored lower than being silent.
BrNlD TIL Richard Nixon is the only person in US history to be elected Vice President twice and President twice.
woKm6 TIL The Sultan of Brunei owns over 7000 cars and his official car is gold plated Rolls Royce.