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TIL the population of Jews in the world falls within the margin of error in the Chinese census

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x7k TIL there is an island in Puerto Rico inhabited exclusively by a few scientists and over 800 monkeys. It is a grand experiment that is off-limits to tourists. It is called Monkey Island.
OG0O6 TIL that "Contempt of Congress" was originally defined as "bribery of a U.S. Senator or U.S. Representative." Now, it is defined as obstructing the work of the U.S. Congress.
7rgOZ TIL it is illegal for civilians to wear camouflage clothing in at least 18 countries, including Jamaica, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, and the Philippines.
OoplX TIL about David Johnson, the "World Famous Bushman", who hid behind a bush scaring passersby in San Francisco from 1980 to 2014
NXyke TIL slavery was not abolished in Ethiopia until 1942