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TIL malnutrition in North Korea is so common and widespread that it is not even considered a medical condition

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5LD9 TIL that in Iceland the belief in Elves is so pervasive that it can determine government action. From roads avoiding large rocks (where the Elves “live”) to construction permits sometimes requiring the aide of a mystic who can ask the elves to move.
1YBP TIL in the Netherlands one can anonymously have their drugs tested free of charge, prioritizing educating over prosecution.
9eKX TIL that the “Success Kid” helped pay for his fathers kidney transplant. Due to the fact that so many people know of the meme, they were able to raise more than $100.000 for his surgery.
vPwwL TIL the children's book The Iron Giant was based on was written by Ted Hughes, the husband of Sylvia Plath.
NyB6 TIL Service dogs in the US do not require any documentation. You can literally take any dog, anywhere, and say thay it is a service dog.It is illegal for the business to deny you(and your dog) service.