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TIL A Million People in China Live in Underground Nuclear Bunkers

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A6Bd TIL-Discarded pet goldfish can grow very large in the wild and are causing serious environmental problems
GdQQ TIL that in New York subways, booth attendants would sprinkle chili powder in coin slots to stop people from “coin sucking”
jNWkX TIL about Grise Fiord. Canada's most northern Town. The forced relocation of 8 indigenous families by the Canadian government established the town in 1953 to claim sovereignty. Survivors of the families were awarded 10 million dollars and a formal apology in 2010
mQJY TIL that Chinese dissident and journalist Shi Tao was jailed for over 8 years after Yahoo! China facilitated his arrest by providing his personal details to the Chinese government.
Wmmo TIL Boxer Sugar Ray Robinson backed out of a title fight because he dreamt he would kill his opponent. A priest convinced him to change his mind. He fought, and killed the opponent.