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1aDkr TIL the Canadian government spent $28 million centuries after the War of 1812 to promote Americans as invaders in “a war of independence” for Canada, which became a country in 1867.
e6jL TIL that in Holland,the government introduced a video, which was compulsory viewing for all would be immigrants, showing gay men kissing and topless bathers, with the specific aim of testing muslim attitudes.
6lb7 TIL the urge for people (especially mothers) to “gobble up” a baby is caused by the scent of the baby which causes the brain to deliver rewarding feelings similar to eating .
Me15b TIL Prince Charles once took a commercial flight instead of a private plane to accept an environmental award. He later admitted he found first class very uncomfortable.
Br6nx TIL There's currently no evidence that Japanese Admiral Yamamoto said "I'm afraid we've awakened a sleeping giant"