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TIL that Morocco is the United State’s longest continual ally and first country to recognize the United States as an independent country.

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e0xwg TIL the son of a US Governor is 6,000 times more likely to become a Governor than the average American and the son of a US Senator is 8,500 times more likely to become a senator than the average American
oBleA TIL there's a name for those moments you smell something really bad but nothing bad is around and the only explanation is that it's coming form the inside of your nose and it's called Phantosmia.
ANJWd TIL Switzerland has enough nuclear fallout shelters to accommodate its entire population.
9YYkQ TIL: Oregon is one of two states where drivers aren't allowed to pump their own gas.
GDdg TIL gun legislation in Canada had no effect on firearm homicides