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TIL that 10 U.S. military bases are named after confederate generals

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epOnD TIL that in Japan, condemned prisoners are only informed of their execution date one or two hours before it happens.
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P1x8w TIL Walt Disney World in Florida offers Private VIP tours. The cost is $450 to $900 per hour, with a 7 hour minimum. Each participant must also separately purchase theme park admission.