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TIL up to a quarter of California smog originates in China

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84v8 TIL during the Black Death, religious zealots would whip themselves to repent of their sins, ultimately making the plague spread even faster due to exposed bleeding
rbJ4 TIL Matthew McConaughey teaches a film class at University of Texas
wLYG7 TIL the best man’s original purpose was to serve as an accomplice in case the bride needed to be kidnapped from disapproving parents.
glWW TIL that soft drinks like Coke and Pepsi are often used instead of harmful pesticides in India
9RMX TIL a greater percentage of Dutch people speak English than Canadians. 90% of Dutch people speak English. Only 85% of Canadians do.