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TIL that many countries and at least 9 U.S. states chemically castrate sex offenders.

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epZN6 TIL a King Penguin has served in the Norwegian Army's King's Guard since 1972 and the current feathered serviceman, Sir Nils Olav III, holds the rank of Major General.
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