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TIL that during the Tiananmen Square Massacre the streets were actually cleared by 6 AM on June 4th instead of the protests actually beginning on that date.

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jNaLa TIL in 1963 a VW Beetle donated by the manufacturer became the first car in the Antarctic. It was so good for Antarctic use, being able to withstand temperatures below -50°C and winds above 150 km/h, that it was nicknamed "Red Terror" by the users.
5Og9 TIL that practicing magic is punishable by up to 5 years in prison in Israel
b9xp9 TIL the Beatles are responsible for funding the invention of the CT scan.
WkGp9 TIL Japan's film rating system includes PG-12 & R-15+ ratings.
4kX1o TIL that when his film Uncut Gems began to receive critical acclaim, Adam Sandler threatened the world with making "the worst movie ever" if he did not receive a nomination for Best Actor at the Oscars. He was not nominated.