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TIL you can be denied immigration to Canada if you have a health condition that may “cause excessive demands on health or social services”.

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gMW5X TIL of the "World's Littlest Skyscraper" scam committed on Wichita Falls, Texas. The designer said the building would be 480 in height. Investors assumed it was 480 feet not 480 inches and soon realized they invested $200,000 in a 4 storey building. They lost in court and the builder kept the money.
691Ww TIL Mocha Dick (the real life inspiration for moby dick) was killed in 1838 after appearing to come to the aid of a distrought cow whose calf was just slaughtered by whalers. He was known to be friendly until attacked, he survived 100 skirmishes before being slain.
Eg5K7 TIL that laughter is a universal language! A study found that even babies as young as six months can recognize different types of laughter.
jN5oM TIL that ornithologists often use Cheetos to study behaviour in crows. Along with being easy to spot, they’re also one of the birds’ favourite snacks.
6MDw TIL the word “Guy” originates from Guy Fawkes, the guy who tried to blow up the British Parliament in 1605 and didn’t exist before that.