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TIL that the North American grey squirrel is an invasive species in Europe. After the Italian government formed a well planned eradication strategy (where the outbreak started), PETA stepped in and collapsed the program near its finish. Now the grey squirrel has spread to the rest of the continent.

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0wWO5 TIL in 1970 Jimmy Carter allowed a convicted murderer to work at the Governors Mansion under a work release program as a maid and later as his daughters nanny. He later volunteered as her parole officer and had her continue working for his family at the White House. She was later exonerated.
OGQBR TIL In Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Austria and other countries, the philosophy of the law holds that it is human nature to want to escape captivity. In these countries, those who escape jail and do not break any other laws are not charged and no extra time is added to their sentence.
16KnX TIL that the tallest skyscraper in Florida, the Panorama Tower in Miami, is more than twice as tall as the highest natural point in the state, Britton Hill. 861 feet (262 meters) vs 345 feet (105 meters)
6ElxY TIL popular actor and celebrity Keanu Reeves donated over $75 million dollars to 14 different charities, as well as his autographed Talent Pass from the 2006 MTV Movie Awards.
kJ4aW TIL: According to Guinness World Records, PATH, a mostly underground pedestrian walkway network in downtown Toronto, is the largest underground shopping complex in the world. PATH spans more than 30 kilometres of restaurants, shopping, services and entertainment.